Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Madison Interviews Superstar Cyndi Lauper
Sit back, relax, and enjoy Madison’s interview with legendary pop music singer and songwriter Cyndi Lauper. In anticipation of her July 22nd concert at Raleigh’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Cyndi dishes about the first time she sang on stage, how she’s preparing for her farewell tour, and what she hopes her music legacy will be.…… Continue Reading
Angus Barn Chef Michael Kerill Dishes on How to Cook the Perfect Steak
Listen in as Madison learns how to cook the perfect steak while talking with Angus Barn Chef Michael Kerill. This fun, in-depth discussion covers everything from grill selection and cooking temperatures to how to properly season steaks and how to cook them to sear in juices. Before you fire up your grill, give this one…… Continue Reading
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Beyonce and Bisquick!
Buckle up, adventure seekers! I’m Beyonce, a curious feline with wanderlust in my whiskers and dreams of epic journeys. While I may have started my travels through a unexpected rescue mission, I’m ready to embark on my most exciting adventure yet – finding my forever home! My spirit of exploration means I’m always eager to…… Continue Reading
Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Many years ago, my family and I were visiting relatives in Ohio in early April. On the way back home it snowed, although it did not stick to the roads. It stopped snowing as we were coming down Fancy Gap mountain on the Virginia-North Carolina border, just north of Mount Airy. I have vivid memories of a tree with white blooms that caught my eye. It was a Serviceberry (Amelanchier) which is in the rose family. It is also called Shadbush, Shadblow, Juneberry, and Sugarplum. Native to all three regions of North Carolina and I had never seen one, so I read up on it and asked my “WPTF Weekend Gardener” co-host Anne Clapp about this interesting tree.… Continue Reading
Madison Chats with Interior Design Guru Bobby Berk
Listen in as Madison chats with interior design guru Bobby Berk, who is also an author and an Emmy award-winning TV host. You’ll learn about Bobby’s new, Triangle-area home collaborations with Tri Pointe Homes. Plus, hear about a small home interior change you can make that Bobby says will make a huge difference in your home life. …… Continue Reading
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Abbott and Alfred!
Hi there! I’m Abbott, a charming little fellow who’s looking for my forever home. I absolutely love being social and I’ll eagerly lean in for pets, always ready to show off my affectionate side. I’m the kind of cat who’s easy-going and always up for cuddles and playtime. My friendly nature means I’m adaptable and…… Continue Reading
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Windy and Sicily!
Hi there! I’m Windy, a sweet and friendly feline who’s looking for my forever home. I’m a gentle soul who loves cuddles and attention, and I’m always ready to make new friends. My purr-sonality is all about spreading joy and warmth, and I promise to be a loyal companion who will brighten up your days…… Continue Reading
Longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy dies at 93
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Charlie Gaddy, one of North Carolina’s most recognizable broadcasters and a longtime anchor on WRAL-TV, has died at age 93. Before beginning his television career, Gaddy worked for a time at WPTF, the flagship station of the North Carolina News Network. In a 2024 interview marking WPTF’s 100th anniversary, he recalled the early days of local radio programming, including a show called Ask Your Neighbor.… Continue Reading
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Abbott and Barbie!
Hi there! I’m Abbott, a charming little fellow who’s looking for my forever home. I absolutely love being social and I’ll eagerly lean in for pets, always ready to show off my affectionate side. I’m the kind of cat who’s easy-going and always up for cuddles and playtime. My friendly nature means I’m adaptable and…… Continue Reading
From Ditch Lilies to Showstoppers: Growing Daylilies in North Carolina
Our loyal Weekend Gardener listener and friend Steve is the pot master of the universe when it comes to daylilies (Hemerocallis). You may have heard them referred to as “ditch lilies. These perennials originated in China. I must say though, they just love the climate here in North Carolina. There are over 60-thousand varieties with lots of colors from pale yellow to pink to lavender to maroon. They are extremely popular in North Carolina and there are active daylily clubs all over the state including Raleigh. Our friend Steve’s club meets at the Ralston Arboretum. Once upon a time Rufus entered a daylily from his landscape in the club’s marvelous show and won a blue ribbon. You would have thought he had been handed the Nobel prize.… Continue Reading