WPTF Afternoon News

Bridgerton Brunch - Connie Lee

If you are a fan of the hit series "Bridgerton" Gayle Hurd has a treat for all of you in the "Ton"! A fundraiser with a regency twist from Pure Life Theatre!

Western Carolina University Political Science Professor Chris Cooper discusses Democrat Graham Platner trying to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup

Graham Platner won the Maine Democrat primary for U.S. Senate. channeling voter frustration over the high cost of living and overcoming revelations about his past to set up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Chris Cooper, a Western Carolina political science professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss this high-stakes matchup

Voice of the North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball team Dave Nathan talks about UNC baseball preparing to compete in the College World Series

The North Carolina Baseball team is off to Omaha for the College World Series. A sendoff for the squad held in Chapel Hill this afternoon. They will open against Ole Miss on Friday night. It's the 13th trip to the College World Series for the Tar Heels. The Tar Heels fought back from a run down in the ninth inning to defeat Southern Cal and win the Chapel Hill Super Regional on Sunday. Dave Nathan, the Voice of the North Carolina Baseball team, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss UNC’s hunt for the National Championship.

Carolina Hurricanes fan Preston Brown talks about what he did to break the curse of Danhausen

Pro wrestler Danhausen has gained a reputation online for cursing pro sports teams. He decided to put one on the Carolina Hurricanes during their Stanley Cup Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights. So one Canes fan stepped up and put his money where his mouth was…and straight into Danhausen’s pocket. Preston Brown joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what happened to life the Danhausen curse.

Chairwoman of the Free Our Spirits NC Campaign Joyce Sullivan discusses what changed she wants for the liquor laws and why now is the time

The Chairwoman of the Free Our Spirits NC Campaign is calling for a change in North Carolina’s liquor laws. Currently, more than $690 million a year is generated in taxes from liquor sales. Joyce Sullivan joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why now is the time for change.