WPTF Morning News

Chris Amenechi, Co-founder of SeatCash Inc.

Chris Amenechi, Co-founder of SeatCash Inc. discusses with Lisa Price AI and its influence on travel. www.seatcash.com [http://www.seatcash.com]

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall

Secretary of State Elaine Marshall speaks with Tony Rigg bee to discus charitable giving, business registration, 3rd quarter business development (which was biggest for 3rd quarter on record), and potentially Campbell University (her alma mater) providing free tuition for Harnett County residents starting next year and year in review.

Liz Pancotti, Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative

Liz Pancotti, Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative discuss with Tony Riggebee holiday shopping is feeling the Grinch this year: a new Groundwork Collaborative report finds prices up 26%, with tariffs driving higher costs for clothing, toys, décor, and groceries. Families are cutting back, holiday spending is projected to drop 7%, and tariffs are adding $130 per shopper.

Matthew Brown, Board Member of the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood and Candlelight Tour Committee Member

Matthew Brown, Board Member of the Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood and Candlelight Tour Committee Member shares information about this year's Oakwood Historic Candlelight Tour with Lisa Price. The 54th Annual Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour takes place this Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th from 1:00-7:00 PM each day

Chris DeRienzo, M.D., Chief Physician Executive at the American Hospital Association

Chris DeRienzo, M.D., Chief Physician Executive at the American Hospital Association talks with Tony Riggsbee about the new data analysis of key safety and quality metrics from Q1 2019 to Q2 2025 released today by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient®. The analysis finds that hospitalized patients in Q2 2025 were nearly 30% more likely to survive than expected given the severity of their illnesses compared to Q4 2019.