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Motivational Monday: Before You Add to Your Calendar, Take Something Away!
Madison and Susan Hite talk all things that come with this time of year - Mother's Day, Graduations...and feeling overcommitted. Getting it all done and being present at the same time is hard! Take a listen to hear ...

Fun Zone: Win tickets to Journey - FINAL FRONTIER TOUR!
The Songs You Grew Up On. The Show You Can't Miss. Journey coming to First Horizon Coliseum on May 21 for their FINAL FRONTIER TOUR! - don't miss their final tour. Win this week with Madison in the Fun Zone just aft...

Lunch with Sammy: Win a $25 Gift Card to Zaxby's!
Zaleds and Fresh Tenders on us! Visit Zaxby's Lake Boone Trail now open! Call in to win a $25 Gift Card with Zaxby's! Come try the Zalads and fresh tenders, plus, kids eat free Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. and 20% off...

Deeper, Brought to you by: Real Wood Floors
It's those deep cuts, uncovered and rediscovered. Sponsored this week by Real Wood Floors - Raleigh's go-to for expert design, premium real wood and manufacturer-direct floors for homeowners, designers, remodelers, ...

Therapy on the Go: The past may explain you, but it doesn't need to control you!
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors - meaning our particular environment shapes how we think, feel and behave a...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flow...

Motivational Monday: Be Confident in who YOU are!
Madison and Susan Hite chat comparison, in a world of over-sharing, it's hard not to! But understanding your definition of success is the first step! Susan Hite Motivational Monday 05/4/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Harmony and Sherman!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Madison Interviews: Melanie Dormer, Executive Director of Community Music School.
Madison interviews Community Music School's Executive Director, Melanie Dormer to talk about their 6th annual fundraising event Bright Futures Through Music set for May 5 at the A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater. The Ben...

Therapy on the Go: Children Cry It Out, Adults Act It Out
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses feeling frustrated when kids misbehave - but need to remember, behavior is communication. Kim Dillon 4/30/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Falkor and Perlah!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Pablo and Ramona!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Join 96.1BBB and Bullfrog Spas Saturday!
Join 96.1BBB and Bullfrog Spas Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bullfrog Factory Stores at Cary Crossroads off Walnut Street! Come see these spas in person and feel the difference of a Bullfrog Spa for...

'80s at 8, Brought to You By UNC Health
It's a full hour of your 80's favorites this week with the 80's at 8, brought to you by UNC Health. UNC Health is Everyday Greatness and Cancer - Hope backed by science. UNC Health, dedicated to showing up in the ev...

Fun Zone: Win tickets to Journey - FINAL FRONTIER TOUR!
The Songs You Grew Up On. The Show You Can't Miss. Journey coming to First Horizon Coliseum on May 21 for their FINAL FRONTIER TOUR! - don't miss their final tour. Win this week with Madison in the Fun Zone just aft...

Lunch with Sammy: Win a $25 Gift Card to Zaxby's!
Zaleds and Fresh Tenders on us! Visit Zaxby's Lake Boone Trail now open! Call in to win a $25 Gift Card with Zaxby's! Come try the Zalads and fresh tenders, plus, kids eat free Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. and 20% off...

Deeper, Brought to you by: Real Wood Floors
It's those deep cuts, uncovered and rediscovered. Sponsored this week by Real Wood Floors - Raleigh's go-to for expert design, premium real wood and manufacturer-direct floors for homeowners, designers, remodelers, ...

Therapy on the Go: The past may explain you, but it doesn't need to control you!
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors - meaning our particular environment shapes how we think, feel and behave a...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flow...

Motivational Monday: Be Confident in who YOU are!
Madison and Susan Hite chat comparison, in a world of over-sharing, it's hard not to! But understanding your definition of success is the first step! Susan Hite Motivational Monday 05/4/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Harmony and Sherman!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Lunch with Sammy: Win a $25 Gift Card to Zaxby's!
Zaleds and Fresh Tenders on us! Visit Zaxby's Lake Boone Trail now open! Call in to win a $25 Gift Card with Zaxby's! Come try the Zalads and fresh tenders, plus, kids eat free Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. and 20% off...

Deeper, Brought to you by: Real Wood Floors
It's those deep cuts, uncovered and rediscovered. Sponsored this week by Real Wood Floors - Raleigh's go-to for expert design, premium real wood and manufacturer-direct floors for homeowners, designers, remodelers, ...

Therapy on the Go: The past may explain you, but it doesn't need to control you!
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors - meaning our particular environment shapes how we think, feel and behave a...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flow...

Motivational Monday: Be Confident in who YOU are!
Madison and Susan Hite chat comparison, in a world of over-sharing, it's hard not to! But understanding your definition of success is the first step! Susan Hite Motivational Monday 05/4/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Harmony and Sherman!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Madison Interviews: Melanie Dormer, Executive Director of Community Music School.
Madison interviews Community Music School's Executive Director, Melanie Dormer to talk about their 6th annual fundraising event Bright Futures Through Music set for May 5 at the A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater. The Ben...

Therapy on the Go: Children Cry It Out, Adults Act It Out
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses feeling frustrated when kids misbehave - but need to remember, behavior is communication. Kim Dillon 4/30/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Falkor and Perlah!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Motivational Monday: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase!
Madison and Susan Hite discuss the people feeling stuck - love vs fear. It's OK to be stuck, but don't stay there. Look around and be willing to take that first step. Susan Hite Motivational Monday 04/27/26

Join 96.1BBB and Bullfrog Spas Saturday!
Join 96.1BBB and Bullfrog Spas Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bullfrog Factory Stores at Cary Crossroads off Walnut Street! Come see these spas in person and feel the difference of a Bullfrog Spa for...

'80s at 8, Brought to You By UNC Health
It's a full hour of your 80's favorites this week with the 80's at 8, brought to you by UNC Health. UNC Health is Everyday Greatness and Cancer - Hope backed by science. UNC Health, dedicated to showing up in the ev...

Fun Zone: Win tickets to Journey - FINAL FRONTIER TOUR!
The Songs You Grew Up On. The Show You Can't Miss. Journey coming to First Horizon Coliseum on May 21 for their FINAL FRONTIER TOUR! - don't miss their final tour. Win this week with Madison in the Fun Zone just aft...

Lunch with Sammy: Win a $25 Gift Card to Zaxby's!
Zaleds and Fresh Tenders on us! Visit Zaxby's Lake Boone Trail now open! Call in to win a $25 Gift Card with Zaxby's! Come try the Zalads and fresh tenders, plus, kids eat free Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. and 20% off...

Deeper, Brought to you by: Real Wood Floors
It's those deep cuts, uncovered and rediscovered. Sponsored this week by Real Wood Floors - Raleigh's go-to for expert design, premium real wood and manufacturer-direct floors for homeowners, designers, remodelers, ...

Therapy on the Go: The past may explain you, but it doesn't need to control you!
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors - meaning our particular environment shapes how we think, feel and behave a...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flow...

Motivational Monday: Be Confident in who YOU are!
Madison and Susan Hite chat comparison, in a world of over-sharing, it's hard not to! But understanding your definition of success is the first step! Susan Hite Motivational Monday 05/4/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Harmony and Sherman!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Madison Interviews: Melanie Dormer, Executive Director of Community Music School.
Madison interviews Community Music School's Executive Director, Melanie Dormer to talk about their 6th annual fundraising event Bright Futures Through Music set for May 5 at the A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater. The Ben...

Deeper, Brought to you by: Real Wood Floors
It's those deep cuts, uncovered and rediscovered. Sponsored this week by Real Wood Floors - Raleigh's go-to for expert design, premium real wood and manufacturer-direct floors for homeowners, designers, remodelers, ...

Therapy on the Go: The past may explain you, but it doesn't need to control you!
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors - meaning our particular environment shapes how we think, feel and behave a...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flow...

Motivational Monday: Be Confident in who YOU are!
Madison and Susan Hite chat comparison, in a world of over-sharing, it's hard not to! But understanding your definition of success is the first step! Susan Hite Motivational Monday 05/4/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Harmony and Sherman!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Madison Interviews: Melanie Dormer, Executive Director of Community Music School.
Madison interviews Community Music School's Executive Director, Melanie Dormer to talk about their 6th annual fundraising event Bright Futures Through Music set for May 5 at the A. J. Fletcher Opera Theater. The Ben...

Therapy on the Go: Children Cry It Out, Adults Act It Out
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses feeling frustrated when kids misbehave - but need to remember, behavior is communication. Kim Dillon 4/30/26

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Falkor and Perlah!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Motivational Monday: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase!
Madison and Susan Hite discuss the people feeling stuck - love vs fear. It's OK to be stuck, but don't stay there. Look around and be willing to take that first step. Susan Hite Motivational Monday 04/27/26

Therapy on the Go: Why does every family have a Julie the Cruise Ship Director?
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses a requested topic: Why does every family have that one person that carries the weight of everyone's problem - Julie the Cru...
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...








