WPTF Afternoon News

A lack of affordable and accessible housing can make it difficult for parents that have children with disabilities. A group of parents in North Carolina decided to take matters into their own hands, helping create a prosperous future for some of their adult children and others like them. My Forever Home opened earlier this year in Smithfield. Tanya Holland, a spokesperson for My Forever Home, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what they offer.

State agriculture officials are warning North Carolinians about an invasive species that poses a growing threat to honeybees, honey production and crop pollination. It’s called the yellow-legged hornet. Keith Saban with Buddha Bee Apiary discussed how the hornets can be harmful.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way home care is delivered, but what does that mean for your loved one? Nicole Howell of the National Council on Aging joins Jon Champion to discuss how AI is already being used in home care, the benefits and potential risks and the questions every family should ask before choosing an agency.

Buying a home should be one of the rewards of military service, but many veterans still face unnecessary obstacles. Former Air Force firefighter and MIL-Estate founder Clint Jordan tells Jon Champion more about VA loans, common home-buying myths, and practical steps veterans can take to improve their chances of becoming homeowners.

As demand for weight-loss medications continues to soar, federal regulators are preparing to make important decisions that could affect the availability and safety of compounded GLP-1 drugs and peptide products. Shabbir Imber Safdar, Executive Director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss that the next moves mean for consumers.

A Durham-based startup, founded at Duke University, plans to launch a satellite with technology it says could make images from space cheaper and more accessible around the world. Extellis raised more than $7 million to put a satellite in space with its new imaging technology. Extellis CEO Michael Boyarsky joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new venture.

Fear and confusion are spreading through North Carolina's Haitian community as Temporary Protected Status protections expire for thousands of immigrants who have lived and worked in the United States for years. Woodson Simon, Executive Director of Triad Haitian Community Association based in High Point, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what Haitians living in North Carolina are feeling

The city of Raleigh is lifting water restrictions starting on Monday. The city crediting the recent rain with improving the water supply. In just the past week, Falls Lake rose two feet--jumping from 66% to 84 % full. Conditions have also approved at the city's secondary water sources. Gary Stephenson of Spectrum News One joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how much rain has helped the drought conditions.

Professional Wrestling For Dummies is the essential guide for fans eager to explore pro wrestling around the world― from the top American promotions to the vibrant Japanese scene and the high-flying spectacle of Mexican Lucha Libre. Gene Selassie, who wrote the book with Bryan Alvarez, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Professional Wrestling for Dummies.

After hundreds of submissions were made, the names of five young red wolf pups born at the Museum of Life in Science in Durham have been officially announced. One may call them Stanley Pups. Sherry Samuels of the museum joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how they patterned the names after a certain hockey team.