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Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the southern Gulf, and it is likely to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. The storm is expected to bring rain to North Carolina. Gary Stephenson, a meteorologist for Spectrum News One, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Isaias.
It’s been three years since October 7, 2023 in Israel. It has a significant meaning for members of the Chabad of Raleigh. Rabbi Mendy Wilschanski joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his memories of three years ago and the time since.
After a handful of stressful years that upended ministry-as-usual, the health of United Methodist pastors in North Carolina is improving, according to recent Duke research. Burnout among these pastors is declining, and the emergence of popular weight-loss drugs and the end of a tumultuous time in the life of the Methodist church are likely reasons. David Eagle, Research Director of the Clergy Health Collaborative, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the study.
New business creations in North Carolina for the 3rd Quarter of 2026 exceeded last year’s record-breaking 3rd Quarter, continuing to set the pace for a record-setting year in business creations. Filings for business creations from January 1st through the end of September topped 157,000 – an increase of almost 20,000 from the previous record-setting year of 2021. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined Jeff Hamlin joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the latest numbers.
Fort Hunt High School in Alexandria, VA, opened in 1963 and closed in 1985, but it still lives on today. Andrew Jones knows the history of Fort Hunt firsthand. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss his new book “Fort Hunt Lives.”
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built the PTL Club in Charlotte before scandal brought it down, has died at the age of 86. John Wigger wrote the book “PTL: The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Evangelical Empire.” Wigger discussed Bakker’s legacy with Jeff Hamlin.
The Town of Morrisville will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished cultural celebrations in the world. Arielle Chatha, from the town of Morrisville, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this year’s festival.
What is the state of relations between the United States and the European Union after Chinese president Xi Jinping's Visit to DC? UNC-Chapel Hill professor Klaus Larres joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the impact of Jinping’s visit.
With less than a one month to go until Election Day, it was announced late last week that a major Republican super PAC is pulling back from North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race. Senate Leadership Fund has canceled its remaining ads in North Carolina. Chris Cooper, author of “Anatomy of a Purple State,” joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what this development means for the Senate race.
During National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Family Connects International, based out of Durham, is honoring the families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and elevating the importance of compassionate, timely support during and after grief. Jade Woodard, the President of Family Connects, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her organization.