Category Archives: WPTF News
WPTF MORNING SHOW 11/17/23: Giving back to local military families, and how the sports gambling bill can help local colleges
If you missed Friday morning’s show, here is a full recap! Remember you can tune in to WPTF Morning Show weekdays from 6-9 a.m. on 98.5FM and 680AM in the Triangle, or worldwide on WPTF.com and ...
Nov 17, 2023
WPTF MORNING SHOW 10/30/2023: Remembering Maury O’Dell
If you missed Monday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. Th...
Oct 30, 2023
J. Cole announces dates for 2024 Dreamville Festival in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C.- One of the biggest Hip-Hop and R&B music festivals will be making it’s return to Raleigh next spring. According to its website, the Dreamville Festival, created by Fayettevill...
Oct 30, 2023
WPTF Morning Show 10/26/23: Attorney General Josh Stein is Suing Facebook and Instagram
If you missed Thursday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. ...
Oct 26, 2023
Increase returns while reducing the risk: What is diversification?
10/10 Arianna Lavallee | RSS.comArianna Lavallee is back with advice about what diversification is and how it can impact your retirement. “Most financial planners that work with risk base equiti...
Oct 25, 2023
Benefit to raise funds for SuperKids Foundation to be hosted in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C.-The SuperKids Foundation will be hosting its 27th annual Super Kids Benefit to raise money for their scholarship program. Established in 1989 by Rufus Edmisten, the SuperKids Foundation ...
Oct 25, 2023
WPTF MORNING SHOW 10/25/2023: Rob Eats a Ghost Pepper!
If you missed Wednesday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app....
Oct 25, 2023
Man arrested in connection to shooting of 15-year-old in downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C.-A suspect as been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 15-year-old boy that caused a lockdown at Moore Square Middle School Monday afternoon. Raleigh police responded a shooting i...
Oct 24, 2023
WPTF MORNING SHOW: 10/24/2023
If you missed Tuesday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. T...
Oct 24, 2023
Two people arrested in connection to September murder of a Durham man
DURHAM, N.C.- Durham Police arrested and charged two people in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Taqon Jayshon Blake.On Sept. 27 at 3:44 p.m., police responded to a report of a gunshot wound i...
Oct 24, 2023