WPTF Afternoon News

Ashley Monroe Author of ““I Thought I Knew” documents her life married to a convicted rapist and how it led to this book

A Holly Springs woman is sharing her story for the first time years after her then-husband, Joshua Becker, pleaded guilty to raping and assaulting a stranger. The attack in Glenwood South stunned the community and exposed the elementary school teacher as a sexual predator. Ashley Monroe has written a book called “I Thought I Knew.” She joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the process of documenting her experiences.

Contributing Editor to Autoweek Mike Hembree discusses the passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch

The family of Kyle Busch has released a statement regarding the cause of his death. The medical evaluation provided by the Busch family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications. It was an emotional weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway after Busch’s death. Mike Hembree, a contributing editor to Autoweek, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the environment in Charlotte after the death of a legend.

Executive Director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance Scott Dupree discusses preparing for busy weekend of sports across Wake County

The Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The Korn Ferry Tour’s UNC Health Championship at Raleigh County Club. The Division II College World Series in Cary. And the North Carolina High School State Baseball Championships in Holly Springs. It will be an active sports weekend in Wake County. Scott Dupree of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s coming up.

Attorney and former Raleigh Police officer Lee Turner talks about the chaos outside the wake county courthouse after attorney were wounded

The woman accused of shooting two attorneys outside of the Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh will remain in jail without bond. 57-year-old Gwendolyn White is charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting last Friday in downtown Raleigh. Attorney Lee Turner was outside the Old Wake County Courthouse when the shots rang out. Turner joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the chaotic scene and the dangers that attorneys have faced.

CEO of Freedom and Glory Liz Morris discusses why the flag company decided to rebrand

Unless you live in or in close proximity to Hillsborough, you probably wouldn’t equate Carrot-Top Industries with flags. But, after months of careful planning and strategy, the company that started about 45 years ago in Chicago and later moved to Orange County, the company rolled out a new name that is more closely tied to its product and core values. The flag manufacturer is now Freedom and Glory. Liz Morris of Freedom and Glory joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how they stay busy during Memorial Day weekend.