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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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00:03:50

Good Morning Wake County – Landfill, Powwow, and...

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

2025/09/09

It’s Tuesday, September 9th — your daily Wake County news update in five minutes. Today: county leaders debate the future of Wake’s landfill, Dix Park prepares for its Inter-Tribal Powwow, and Cary police investigate a body found near a shopping center. We’ll also cover a Rock Quarry Road shooting, a Holly Springs teen turning plastic waste into swimsuits, and NC State gearing up for its rivalry game against Wake Forest. Stick around through the end for your daily dad joke — a quick laugh before you

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00:03:36

Raleigh Gets Monopoly, Local Safety Alerts, And A K-9...

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

2025/09/08

Wake County wakes up with news you can use: Raleigh lands its very own Monopoly game, a confirmed tuberculosis case at a local high school, safety updates including a DWI crash into a police car, and a hit-and-run at Carolina Kettle. Plus, a proud community moment as Holly Springs names a new police K-9 in honor of fallen deputy Ned Byrd. Toss in a grandfatherly bit of wisdom, a friendly weather update, and — of course — today’s dad joke. It’s your five-minute neighborly news fix, right in your

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00:02:38

Raleigh meth bust, WakeMed plans, James Taylor concert

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

2025/09/05

Wake County’s news starts with a major meth bust that deputies say may have saved hundreds of lives. WakeMed’s CEO is charting big expansion plans, and the Hedingham trial date remains locked for February. Raleigh also got a treat as James Taylor played his greatest hits for a hometown crowd. Holly Springs honored Deputy Ned Byrd with a new K-9 officer, and Dix Park is preparing for a free fall festival. All that, plus today’s dad joke to close the week. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email

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00:03:25

Day Care Charges, School Gains, Pet Parade Fun

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

2025/09/04

Thursday in Wake County: a Wake Forest day care worker faces charges after two children were hurt, today’s warm and mostly dry forecast, a Raleigh mansion with an FBI past finally sells, Wake County students bounce back in test scores and graduation rates, plans for a new data center in Apex, eighteen fun things to do in Raleigh this week, and the family-friendly Pet Parade. Neighborly news in five minutes for Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, RTP, RDU, and the Wake County

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00:04:17

Crime Trends Down, School Reassignments Ahead, Free...

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

2025/09/03

Wake County woke up to flashing lights near Wendell after an overnight shooting, plus the first draft of school reassignment plans could affect families in Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon, and Apex. Raleigh leaders are pointing to encouraging crime trends, while neighbors near the South Wake Landfill are pushing for action on intensifying odors. For something lighter, there’s a free NC Symphony concert in Raleigh and the Stardust & Stories book festival at Fletcher Park is just weeks away. And of course,

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00:03:35

Raleigh Shooting, Cary Car Flip, and Oktoberfest Fun

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

2025/09/02

A woman was injured in a Raleigh shooting and a man’s been detained, raising concerns in a local neighborhood. In Cary, a BMW flipped dangerously close to train tracks, while Raleigh police arrested a man for secret peeping at Best Buy. We’ll also preview Lafayette Village’s Oktoberfest — complete with bratwurst, beer, and the famous Wiener Dog Races — plus Cary’s Art Swarm festival and how you can weigh in on Wake County’s housing plans before the September deadline. Stay tuned until the end for

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00:04:01

Raleigh Shooting Arrest, Dixie Trail Crash, and...

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

2025/09/01

Wake County starts the week with a mix of heavy and light stories. A downtown Raleigh shooting left one person injured and a suspect behind bars. We’ll also update you on a hit-and-run that knocked down power lines on Dixie Trail, plus the bittersweet final game for the Carolina Mudcats in Zebulon. Senator Mark Kelly brought national attention to Raleigh during a veterans town hall, and big changes are on the horizon with the Eastern Wake Area Plan. On the lighter side, fall festivals are about to

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00:06:55

Lunch Trays, Idlewild Dreams, and a 23K Member...

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

2025/08/26

Wake County schools are revamping cafeteria meals with real cooking and local food. In Raleigh, basketball coach LeVelle Moton breaks ground on affordable homes where he once played. And 23,000 women are turning Facebook friendships into real brunches.This 8-minute episode brings you feel-good stories from around Wake County — no doom, no drama, just real people doing something good.Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

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00:07:18

Good News in Wake County: Child Care, Coworking, and...

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

2025/08/19

In this episode of Good Morning Wake County, we explore the local news that brings good news to Cary. What if your office had child care built in — and your local airstrip had a second life as a flight school? Join us as we meet two innovative Wake County locals who saw a need and created solutions. One transformed a Cary coworking space into a support hub for working parents, while the other rejuvenated a sleepy airfield near Fuquay into a training ground for aspiring pilots. This is a story of

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00:09:51

Raleigh Plants and AI Innovations: Local Good News...

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

2025/08/12

In this episode of Good Morning Wake County, we explore local good news featuring a Raleigh native who transforms a downtown plant shop into a community haven and a Cary tech firm’s AI that helps guide 700,000 births last year. These two inspiring Wake County stories showcase how overlooked news and innovation can help life thrive — one nurtured by soil and sunlight, the other advanced through algorithms and urgent care. Visit ⁠TapYourNews.com⁠ to sign up for email notifications when new episodes

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00:08:20

Good Morning Wake County: Love Sparks Action in Local...

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

2025/08/05

In this episode of the Good Morning Wake County local news podcast, we delve into the inspiring stories of a Rolesville family who transforms their son's tragic death into a powerful advocacy campaign through Aven's Quest for Amoeba Awareness. Additionally, we explore how Camp Ignite partnerships between Cary, Apex, and Morrisville fire departments are igniting the next generation of women firefighters across seven counties. Host Steve highlights how Wake County residents are turning

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00:08:21

Coded for California: Tesla Homes and AI Teachers

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

2025/07/31

Two Wake County businesses are making very specific bets about who's moving to our area. A Cary development company is building 25 luxury homes starting at nearly $1 million, each with standard EV chargers, specifically targeting California tech workers relocating to Research Triangle Park. Meanwhile, an AI-powered school called Alpha Raleigh opens this fall where kindergarteners work with robot tutors and sixth graders manage Airbnb properties.Host Steve explores how Legacy Carolina

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00:06:37

Cary’s Quiet Fire Truck & Raleigh’s Smaller Skyscraper

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

2025/07/29

An electric fire truck in Cary, a bus from Rocky Mount, and a Raleigh high-rise scaled down with purpose. Real good news from Wake County — and the towns we connect to.If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts — and visit TapYourNews.com to get new episodes by email.

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00:05:47

Pinball Speakeasy Rises—And So Does a Giant Loop Road

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

2025/07/24

One story hides behind a hallway in Morrisville: a neon-lit pinball sanctuary where friendships thrive. The other is a billion-dollar highway project reshaping life in Wake County. Today’s stories are about the places we build—one for joy, one for speed—and how they change everything from morning commutes to who we become. Plus, a dad joke that proves ambition isn’t just for people... roads want promotions too.Want more? Subscribe, share, or suggest a story at TapYourNews.com.

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00:05:37

He Bought an Airport—They’re Jumping to Japan

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

2025/07/22

What do a forgotten airstrip and a jump rope team have in common? They’re both soaring in Southern Wake. First, how three entrepreneurs turned a crumbling Fuquay-Varina runway into a high-stakes aviation bet. Then, meet the Super Skippers—38 Cary kids headed to the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan. One said yes on a whim, the other jumped in feet first. Plus, a dad joke that should never be cleared for takeoff.Want more? Subscribe, share, or suggest a story at TapYourNews.com.

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00:09:16

Apex Entrepreneur's Secret + Hidden Park Upgrades...

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

2025/07/10

From a high school side hustle to Downtown Apex's beloved Bella + Mauve boutique, Gabrielle Carlin's journey proves that some dreams are worth the wait. Plus, Wake County's $9.5 million park upgrades at Harris Lake and Blue Jay Point are bringing accessible trails, expanded playgrounds, and new educational spaces to our community. Join our community at https://TapYourNews.com for show email alerts and to suggest stories you think we should cover. The best local reporting often starts

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00:06:51

Melting Cheese and the Secret Neon Glow

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

2025/07/08

When the AC died at Courtney Bowman's Raleigh Cheesy shop during the summer heat, she did something that required real courage - she got vulnerable on Instagram. No script, no polish, just honest desperation. The community's response was immediate and overwhelming: over $15,000 in orders within days. Meanwhile, Jared Haworth of Lightship Neon is fighting Raleigh's 1970s signage rules that keep creative neon signs from adding personality to our neighborhoods. His hot-pink neon chicken at

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00:09:11

When Technology Gets Too Smart For Its Own Good

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

2025/07/02

When the same Raleigh rideshare trip costs $14 on one app and $84 on another, you know something's broken. Steve explores how algorithmic pricing is turning getting home into a high-stakes gamble, then discovers a local Wake County startup using AI to actually make government services work better for residents. From surge pricing mysteries to multilingual government support, these overlooked stories reveal what happens when technology gets too smart—and when it gets smart in the right direction.Sign

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00:06:09

Same Choice, Different Roads: A Teacher, A Fire, and...

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

2025/07/01

Two strangers. Two different places. But the same decision — to show up when no one was watching.In Raleigh, a retired Enloe High School theater teacher named Koko Thornton just won a national award, thanks to a former student who decided she deserved recognition. For 24 years, Thornton focused not just on theater skills but on helping students "see their own potential inside of them." Connor Kruger, now studying acting at USC, nominated his former teacher for the 2025 Inspiring Teacher

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00:10:05

Jumping In, Looking Up: Courage, Currents, and...

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

2025/06/30

You ever have that moment where your brain blanks and your body just moves? Today we've got two stories about exactly that kind of decision-making.First: Eddie Hunnell, a 57-year-old software engineer from Holly Springs, was at his son's wedding rehearsal when Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina. When he saw 66-year-old Leslie Worth swept into the flooded North Fork New River, his Plan A with a canoe didn't work. So he jumped in himself. Now he's receiving the Carnegie Medal—North

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