WPTF Morning News

Jordy Morgan, detention officer with the Wake County Sheriff's Office, on the April 9 career fair

Detention Officer Jordy Morgan of the Wake County Sheriff's Office joins Lisa Price to discuss an upcoming career fair on April 9 where the office is seeking to hire detention officers, deputies and registered nurses. More information is available at joinwakesheriff.org [http://joinwakesheriff.org].

Dan Decker, artistic director of Carolina Shakespeare, on the Raleigh Shakespeare Festival

Dan Decker, artistic director of Carolina Shakespeare, joins Lisa Price to discuss the free Raleigh Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, March 21, at NC State's Stewart Theater, featuring 10 short productions running every 30 minutes from noon to 5 p.m.

Debbie Veney, founder and CEO of Agency Inc., on how Generation Z is faring in the first decade after high school

Debbie Veney, founder and CEO of Agency Inc., joins Lisa Price to discuss a new national survey examining how Generation Z is navigating work, education and financial independence after high school, including findings that show charter school alumni report earning an average of $22,000 more per year than peers who attended district-run schools.

Julie Henderson, president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, on bail scams targeting families

Julie Henderson, president of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss a growing scheme in which scammers use artificial intelligence and impersonation tactics to convince families that a loved one has been arrested and needs immediate bail money, and what North Carolinians can do to protect themselves.

Dr. Alan Huddleston, acting U.S. chief veterinary officer at USDA APHIS, on the nation's record bird flu outbreak and how poultry owners can protect their flocks

Dr. Alan Huddleston, acting U.S. chief veterinary officer at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, joins Lisa Price to discuss the largest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. history, how the spring migration season increases the risk of the virus spreading to backyard and commercial flocks, and what free biosecurity resources USDA is offering to help poultry owners protect their birds.