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AAA Carolinas spokesperson Tiffany Wright discusses the need for safe driving heading into the Labor Day weekend

With an estimated 1,094,000 North Carolinians and 488,000 South Carolinians traveling 50 miles or more from home for one last vacation of the summer – a 5% increase from last year – AAA Carolinas is reminding everyone to be safe on the roads. Tiffany Wright, a spokesperson with AAA Carolinas, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss travel for the Labor Day weekend

N.C. State University historian Tim Peeler discusses the passing of longtime N.C. State Wolfpack Network statistician Howard Baum

Howard Baum, who for more than 50 years has been the Wolfpack’s official in-game broadcast statistician, has died, his family confirmed Thursday. He was 92. Tim Peeler joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Howard Baum’s keen eye during N.C. State games that helped their broadcasts sound so sharp

Linday Poe with the N.C. Department of Transportation discusses the return of the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign as Labor Day approaches

As Labor Day approaches, law enforcement agencies and traffic safety professionals across North Carolina are reminding drivers to celebrate responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Lindsay Poe, from the N.C. Department of Transportation, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign.

Former Medical Director for Air Force Pararescue Josh McConkey discusses postpartum psychosis

The country is awaiting a verdict in the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children. As attention remains focused on the case, medical experts say postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious condition that differs from the more common postpartum depression. Josh McConkey, a former Medical Director for Air Forcfe Pararescue combat search and rescue teams, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss postpartum psychosis.

Owner of Rialto Theater Hayes Permar discusses Tim Curry’s legacy and what the Rialto is doing to honor him

Rocky Horror fans are mourning Tim Curry after his passing at the age of 80. The beloved character actor created a gallery of, loony villains for stage and screen. Curry gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” an iconic role that became a cultural touchstone. He also played the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Hayes Permar, owner of Rialto Theater in Raleigh, shows “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” often. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Curry’s legacy.

Executive Director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex Kerry Painter discusses the convention center getting a new name

The Raleigh Convention Center officially has a new name. The 16-year-old building will now be called the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center after a ceremony on Thursday morning. The change comes as part of a 15-year naming rights agreement that places the bank's name on the downtown Raleigh venue. Kerry Painter, executive director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the changes.

Economics Professor at UNC-Kenan Flagler Business School Gerald Cohen discusses how new Canada tariffs could impact North Carolina housing and car prices

The trade fight between the U.S. and Canada is escalating, and the impact could eventually reach North Carolina consumers. Canada announced Tuesday that it will impose tariffs of up to 50% on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods, with the new tariffs set to take effect September 8. Gerald Cohen, Economics Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Kenan Flagler Business School, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the potential impact of the trade fight

WQDR Midday Personality Abby Leigh discusses her memories of Dolly Parton

The death of Dolly Parton has saddened millions of fans around the world. It’s also leading people to remember her immense presence in the entertainment world, particularly her humble beginnings in east Tennessee. Abby Leigh, a midday personality on country music station WQDR, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her memories of Dolly.

Curator of the Southern Folklife Coalition at UNC Steven Weiss discusses a special Dolly Parton album that is on display at UNC

As the world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, folks can see Dolly's first recorded single on display in Wilson Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. The record is on display on the second floor of Wilson Library as part of the An Alphabet of Treasures: Special Collections from A to Z exhibit. Steven Weiss, curator of the Southern Folklife Coalition at UNC, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the display

Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses the results of the South Carolina GOP primary

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolina’s general election ballot. Darline Graham defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff, two weeks after they were the top two finishers in a 10-way primary. Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University Political Science Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the results.

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