WPTF Afternoon News

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following seven days of deliberations. Longtime Orange County Judge Carl Fox believes the mistrial was the right move. Fox joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why.

Twenty-five years after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the community is invited to come together in remembrance, reflection, and unity through the power of music. On Thursday, the Choral Society of Durham and the Durham Symphony Orchestra will present a free performance of Mozart's Requiem at the Durham Armory. Rodney Wynkoop, the conductor for the Choral Society, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the performance

The 17th Annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County returns to downtown Raleigh this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 5 - 6) bringing two days of culture, community, music , art , food, family activities and entertainment to Fayetteville Street. Gayle Hurd talked with AACF Executive Director Pam Smith about the event and it's almost 20 year legacy.

How much longer could we live — and more importantly, how much longer could we stay healthy?

Jon Champion talks with journalist and author D.T. Max about the science and possibilities surrounding aging. From extending our “healthspan” to potentially slowing or reversing some aspects of aging, the conversation raises some fascinating questions about how we may live in the future.

D.T. Max’s story appears in the September issue of National Geographic magazine and is also available on natgeo.com.

The Carolina Hurricanes will have its regular season games available on Amazon Prime this season. The Hurricanes Hockey Network, which was announced on Tuesday, will be available for streaming direct-to-consumer as a subscription for fans. The cost will be $19.95 monthly or $99.95 annually. Mike Maniscalco, the Hurricanes play-by-play man, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new deal

The end of baseball season is around the corner. The Durham Bulls will play its final homestand of the season next week. But there’s still plenty of activity slated for this fall and winter at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Mike Birling, the Vice President of CBC Sports, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what’s ahead in the offseason.

In a statement of social media, Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. said he will not run for re-election as an associate justice in 2028. Berger released a statement that left the door open for other future options. Former North Carolina Associate Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss Berger’s announcement

UNC-Chapel Hill officials have released a statement after a man charged into a classroom yelling racial slurs and making threats. It happened Monday night inside Greenlaw Hall. Students say their safety was at risk after a man walked into the room, where nearly 100 students had gathered for an event hosted by Black student organizations on campus. Makhi Nash was in the building. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss what happened.

Meta’s $18 billion settlement could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for North Carolina and programs supporting kids. But will that money actually reach the children who need it?

Jon Champion talks with Elizabeth Gaines, leader of FUND IRL and a leading youth advocate, about the settlement, the lessons of the tobacco settlement, and how North Carolina can make sure this money is invested in the future of its children.

The Carolina Hurricanes relentless run to the 2026 Stanley Cup proved to be a huge economic boon for Wake County. The total economic impact of the march to the Cup, including 10 home games at the Lenovo Center, was $48.1 million, according to Visit Raleigh. Loren Gold, the Executive Vice President of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how profitable the run was for Raleigh.