WPTF Afternoon News

The country is awaiting a verdict in the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children. As attention remains focused on the case, medical experts say postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious condition that differs from the more common postpartum depression. Josh McConkey, a former Medical Director for Air Forcfe Pararescue combat search and rescue teams, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss postpartum psychosis.

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the 2-hour show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the 2-hour show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.

Rocky Horror fans are mourning Tim Curry after his passing at the age of 80. The beloved character actor created a gallery of, loony villains for stage and screen. Curry gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” an iconic role that became a cultural touchstone. He also played the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Hayes Permar, owner of Rialto Theater in Raleigh, shows “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” often. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Curry’s legacy.

The Raleigh Convention Center officially has a new name. The 16-year-old building will now be called the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center after a ceremony on Thursday morning. The change comes as part of a 15-year naming rights agreement that places the bank's name on the downtown Raleigh venue. Kerry Painter, executive director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the changes.

The trade fight between the U.S. and Canada is escalating, and the impact could eventually reach North Carolina consumers. Canada announced Tuesday that it will impose tariffs of up to 50% on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods, with the new tariffs set to take effect September 8. Gerald Cohen, Economics Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill Kenan Flagler Business School, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the potential impact of the trade fight

The death of Dolly Parton has saddened millions of fans around the world. It’s also leading people to remember her immense presence in the entertainment world, particularly her humble beginnings in east Tennessee. Abby Leigh, a midday personality on country music station WQDR, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss her memories of Dolly.

As the world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, folks can see Dolly's first recorded single on display in Wilson Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. The record is on display on the second floor of Wilson Library as part of the An Alphabet of Treasures: Special Collections from A to Z exhibit. Steven Weiss, curator of the Southern Folklife Coalition at UNC, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the display

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham on South Carolina’s general election ballot. Darline Graham defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff, two weeks after they were the top two finishers in a 10-way primary. Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University Political Science Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the results.

The Triangle is surrounded by nature — forests and trails filled with turtles, snakes, and frogs — but sometimes those animals can end up in harm’s way. That’s where NC State’s Turtle Rescue Team comes in. Katerina Slaughter, co-President of N.C. State’s Turtle Rescue Team, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss that the team does to help turtles.