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WPTF Afternoon News

WPTF Afternoon News

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Daily News News Commentary

Elizabeth Gaines leader of FUND IRL discusses the $18 Billion settlement that Meta will pay

Meta’s $18 billion settlement could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for North Carolina and programs supporting kids. But will that money actually reach the children who need it? Jon Champion talks with Elizabeth Gaines, leader of FUND IRL and a leading youth advocate, about the settlement, the lessons of the tobacco settlement, and how North Carolina can make sure this money is invested in the future of its children.

Executive Vice President for the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Loren Gold discusses the Hurricanes run to the Stanley Cup and how it generated millions for Raleigh

The Carolina Hurricanes relentless run to the 2026 Stanley Cup proved to be a huge economic boon for Wake County. The total economic impact of the march to the Cup, including 10 home games at the Lenovo Center, was $48.1 million, according to Visit Raleigh. Loren Gold, the Executive Vice President of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how profitable the run was for Raleigh.

President of Wake Tech Community College Dr. Scott Ralls discusses the proposed Workforce Forward Bond

On Wednesday, Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls discussed the proposed Workforce Forward Bond, a $149.1 million bond referendum that would support workforce training capacity, public safety and health sciences education, skilled trades expansion, and critical campus modernization projects across Wake County. Dr. Ralls went into detail about the bond with Jeff Hamlin

Director of Duke University Army Research Center Dr. Miroslav Pajic discusses the center and why it has been created

Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Office to develop the foundational science required to engineer and build systems to counter unmanned aerial attacks. Dr. Miroslav Pajic, the director of the center, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why the center has been created.

Press correspondent for the Sunrise Movement Izzy Lynn discusses the UNC students protesting outside the G20 Summit In Chapel Hill

Sunrise Movement, a social and justice organization at UNC-Chapel Hill, has organized a demonstration outside the G20 summit in Chapel Hill. On Wednesday, they marched from the Old Well to the sidewalk outside of the Carolina Inn, holding their banners and signs with their demands high. Izzy Lynn, a correspondent with the Sunrise Movement, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their demonstration.

Chief Tour Officer for PPA Brian Clark discusses the event being held in Cary by the Pro Pickleball Tour

The Veolia Pickleball National Championships are underway at Cary Tennis Park, bringing top-ranked professional players and thousands of expected spectators to the town for the first of four major tournaments on the PPA Tour. Brian Clark, Chief Tour Officer for the Professional Pickleball Association, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the event

Former Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao discusses North Carolina hosting a G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill

World leaders, policy makers and technology executives are all in Chapel Hill. The town is hosting a G-20 event focused on innovation that will include discussions on the future of artificial intelligence. It happens as towns and cities across the Triangle are holding meetings to discuss whether data center construction should move forward. Former Morrisville Town Councilman Steve Rao joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the conference.

CBS17 meteorologist Wes Hohenstein discusses a heat wave hitting central North Carolina to start September

A new month will bring a new heat wave. Tuesday begins several days in a row with highs in the upper 90s and heat index values well over 100 degrees. With high pressure overhead, we’ll also only see limited rain chances to help provide any relief. Wes Hohenstein, a meteorologist with CBS17 in Raleigh, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the hot opening week of September.

CEO of Monumental Lifestyle Charlie Williams discusses a transformative wellness weekend that is set to take place in Raleigh

Get ready for a weekend focused on health, well-being, and connection at the upcoming Monumental Experience Wellness Weekend, scheduled for September 4 through September 6 in Raleigh. Charlie Williams, CEO of Monumental Lifestyle, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this weekend’s event.

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

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