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Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News

Steve Rhode - Local Good News Podcast Host

Steve Rhode opens your day with good news. Good Morning Good News is Wake County"s only podcast focusing on overlooked, positive local news that gives you hope and makes your day better. Host Steve Rhode delivers a quick daily dose of uplifting stories about local businesses, community events, neighborhood heroes, and the people making Wake County a better place. It"s like getting the highlights from a friend who actually pays attention to the good things happening around here.

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00:07:58

A New Lease on Life and I'll Fight You in Fuquay

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2025/11/14

A bluegrass legend from the North Carolina mountains receives the state's highest honor TODAY, kids are about to climb all over fire engines at a free Cary event, and Zebulon's baseball stadium is getting a $10 million glow-up. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links to today's stories:Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary: https://triangleonthecheap.com/truck-day-bright-horizons/Wake approves lease for Zebulon's Five County Stadium:

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00:05:40

The Teacher Who's Done This For 27 Years Straight

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2025/11/13

Your Wednesday dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Today: A basketball winning streak that won't quit, a milestone cultural celebration, a teacher's incredible 27-year dedication, and a free party with all the fixings.Links:NC State women's basketball 24-game home winning streak: https://ground.news/article/10th-ranked-north-carolina-state-cruises-past-umaine-womens-basketball30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov

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00:07:13

This Guy Turns Your Trash Into Trolls and Let's Get...

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2025/11/12

Thomas Dambo spent three weeks building five giant trolls from recycled materials at Dix Park—and what he's done with 24 tons of trash and a mission called "Waste No More" is something you need to see. Also: emergency response times improving and the biggest Christmas light displays returning to Wake County.Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Stories: Wake EMS response times

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00:07:00

This Dude is a Grinder

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2025/11/11

Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Today: 45 foster children hoping to find their forever families, a baseball player who overcame incredible odds to reach the majors, a map of every pinball machine in the Triangle, and a new Indian restaurant opening in Cary.LINKS: Wake County Hosts Adoption Fair: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/wake-county-hosts-adoption-fair-to-connect-with-prospective-parents-for-children-in-need/Otto Kemp Overcomes Odds to Make Major

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00:07:44

This Will Make Your Monday Morning (Trust Me)

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2025/11/10

Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Stories:Night with Santa events: https://triangleonthecheap.com/night-with-santa-raleigh-parks-police/Raleigh Inclusive Market Nov 22: https://triangleonthecheap.com/raleigh-inclusive-market/Raleigh Reclaimed furniture: https://abc11.com/post/nc-made-raleigh-business-turns-old-wood-heirloom-furniture/18131283/Hurricanes win

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00:06:01

Santa is About to Do This on a Wake County Rooftop

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2025/11/07

Lindsey Vonn defies medical odds, free Santa photos with skyline views, and an army of tubas is coming to Apex. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links:Lindsey Vonn achieves offseason goal: https://unofficialnetworks.com/2025/11/06/lindsey-vonn-achieves-offseason-goal-of-gaining-12lbs/Free Santa Pictures at Willard Rooftop: https://triangleonthecheap.com/santa-willard-rooftop/Cary Community Choir's

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00:07:37

Some Buildings are Getting Lit With Honor

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2025/11/06

rom Puerto Rico to a Wake County art room, Aurelis Lugo is changing lives. Plus: the holiday tradition returning to downtown Raleigh, and why buildings are glowing green this week. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Story Links:Raleigh Christmas Parade November 22: https://triangleonthecheap.com/raleigh-christmas-parade/Coastal coffee shop expansion to Raleigh: https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article312760480.htmlAurelis Lugo wins Star Among Us

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00:05:06

Flick The Tree for Free on Saturday

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2025/11/05

Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Today: Teen entrepreneurs showcase their work at Dix Park, Raleigh restaurants earn Michelin Guide recognition, Dr. Alice J. Garrett receives lifetime achievement award for 45 years transforming education, and North Hills lights up for the holidays.Links: Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park: https://triangleonthecheap.com/teenspace-events-dix-park/Raleigh Restaurants in Michelin

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00:06:46

Christina Koch Receives NC's Highest Honor, Wake...

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2025/11/04

NC State grad and Jacksonville native Christina Koch just received North Carolina's highest civilian honor for her record-breaking space career. Plus, over 3,000 neighbors raised more than half a million dollars for diabetes research in one morning, runners took over downtown for the City of Oaks Marathon, and the Pack put on an unforgettable show at Carter-Finley.Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Stories in this episode:Christina Koch receives North Carolina Award

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00:06:07

High Schooler Wins $5K Award, Free Peter Rabbit Show...

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2025/11/03

Start your Monday with proof that good things are happening right here! Wake Forest High senior Alejandro Garcia just won a $5,000 Emerging Star Award for leadership and achievement, Downtown Cary Park is hosting a free immersive Peter Rabbit Christmas show in December, GoCary just expanded with two new bus routes (including one to Raleigh), and your pup can get holiday photos with Santa at the Bark Bar. That's the Wake County energy we love.Stories in this

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00:07:45

Taylor Swift Preemie Babies, Potty Training Bribe...

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2025/10/31

Tiny NICU patients at UNC Health Rex got the full Halloween treatment with adorable costumes, a Wake County toddler's potty training bribe turned into a forever friendship with an orange tabby named Cheese, Emily Swanson gets recognized as Teacher of the Week at Salem Middle, the Mistletoe Market returns to Wakefield High with 200 vendors, and Glenwood South is adding a ping-pong bar. Starting your day with stories like these isn't just nice - it reminds you that kindness, community, and joy

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00:05:12

Missed Tasty Cafe Returns, Coffee Expands & RDU Goes...

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2025/10/30

A Raleigh institution is coming back—Sunflowers Cafe is reopening with fresh twists after years away, local coffee roastery 321 Coffee just landed major partnerships with Wegmans and Cisco while staying true to its mission of employing people with disabilities, and RDU is adding a daily direct flight to Frankfurt starting spring 2026. Three signs Wake County's doing well and doing good.Stories in this

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00:06:03

New Barbecue Opens in Cary, Soccer Tournament Stays...

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2025/10/29

Great way to start your Tuesday! Downtown Cary gets a serious new barbecue spot from pitmaster Jake Wood, the world's biggest soccer tournament just committed to calling Cary home through 2029, the West Regional Library is back after major renovations, and a Wakefield High senior is turning woodcarving into a real business while everyone else worries about AI.Starting your day with good news isn't just nice - it actually sets the tone for everything that follows. That's why we do

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00:05:00

Library Reopens After 10 Months & Tennis Star's...

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2025/10/28

After nearly 10 months of renovations, West Regional Library welcomes back its 300,000+ annual visitors with upgraded spaces and new features. Plus, a local sophomore tennis player comes back from injury to complete a perfect 30-0 season and win the state championship. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:West Regional Library reopens: https://www.wunc.org/term/news/2025-10-24/wake-county-west-regional-library-set-to-reopenAbby Crawford wins

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00:04:45

500 Volunteers Built Giants From Barn Wood, Wake...

Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News ·

2025/10/27

Massive trolls built by 500 volunteers from recycled barn wood and bourbon barrels are almost complete at Dix Park, GoTriangle is upgrading Wake Forest bus service starting November 9th, and an 8-year-old dog named Sammie is waiting for his forever couch at the SPCA. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Giant Troll Installation at Dix Park: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article312609275.htmlGoTriangle Route

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00:06:01

Record-Breaking Music Festival, $205K Jobs &...

Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News ·

2025/10/24

Downtown Raleigh drew 155,000 people to a music festival in one weekend, a healthcare company just opened with jobs averaging $205K, and new convention center renderings show what downtown's about to become. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival Record Attendance: https://abc11.com/post/2025-raleigh-wide-open-music-festival-gets-record-breaking-attendance/18059223/Weatherby Healthcare Opens North Hills

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00:04:36

New Trails at Umstead, HGTV Couple's Cary HQ &...

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2025/10/23

Wake County approves mountain bike trails at Umstead and construction of Kellam-Wyatt County Park, HGTV's Jason Byrd and Jenny Mahorney build their dream headquarters in Cary, and Toastique gourmet toast cafe opens Saturday in Midtown Raleigh. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Wake County approves trails at Umstead & Kellam-Wyatt

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00:03:04

Fresh Health Bowls Coming to Cary & Capitol Story...

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2025/10/22

Mahana Fresh is opening its first North Carolina location in Cary with a grand opening celebration October 25th, and the State Capitol is hosting free Revolutionary War story time for families on November 8th. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Mahana Fresh Grand Opening: https://www.parksidetowncommons.com/deal-entries/2025/10/25/mahana-fresh-grand-openingStory Time at State

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00:03:28

Sisters Pioneer Hearing Tech, Halloween Village &...

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2025/10/21

Two Wake County sisters are among the first U.S. children testing a groundbreaking hearing implant, Lafayette Village transforms into a free Halloween wonderland starting October 26th, Creepy Crabtree returns to Lake Crabtree Park this Friday October 25th, and Bowstring Pizza brings free bluegrass to Tuesday nights. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Wake County sisters hearing implant

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00:03:59

Winterfaire Coming, Jobs to Garner & Flood Grants...

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2025/10/20

Downtown Raleigh's first Winterfaire brings European Christmas market vibes to Moore Square in December, Gregory Poole Equipment is bringing hundreds of jobs to Garner with a $340 million economic boost, and Wake County and Apex received $6 million in state grants to reduce flood risks. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Moore Square Winterfaire: https://triangleonthecheap.com/moore-square-winterfaire/Gregory Poole Moving to

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