WPTF Afternoon News

Owner of Durham Soccer Academy Ozan Gökdemir discusses soccer fans rallying in NC For US Men's National Team in World Cup knockout stage

For the first time since 2002, the United States men’s soccer team has won a game in the World Cup. The Americans success has led to increased interest from youngsters in learning the Beautiful Game. Ozan Gokdemir, the owner of the Durham Soccer Academy, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how much interest he’s seen in recent years.

President of Durham Tech J.B. Buxton discusses the advantages to North Carolina’s community colleges in the proposal.

North Carolina lawmakers have released a long-delayed state budget proposal that includes higher pay for educators and state employees, along with new funding for community colleges. Durham Technical Community College President JB Buxton said the model would strengthen programs tied to the region's growing industries. Buxton joined Jeff Hamlin to

Policy and Research Analyst for ExCEL NC Neil Harrington discusses the group’s opinions regarding the budget

Leaders at ExCEL, a coalition of business leaders working to staunch NC's child care crisis, are weighing in on the state budget proposal that’s under consideration in the General Assembly. Neil Harrington, Policy and Research Analyst for ExCEL NC, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the group’s opinions regarding the budget.

Kent Thompson with the Rotary Club of Raleigh discusses the preparations the rotary club is making for their July 4th Celebrations

As part of the America 250 celebration, the Rotary Club of Raleigh is launching the Oak Tree Ribbon Project — decorating 250 oak trees across downtown Raleigh. Kent Thompson of the Rotary Club of Raleigh joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss their 4th of July preparations.

Spokesperson for Simebra NC Andreina Malki discusses local immigration leaders reactions to the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. Andreina Malki of Siembra NC joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the ruling