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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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00:07:45

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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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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00:03:26

Free Halloween Fest, Buses Powered by Wastewater &...

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2025/10/17

Families get free Halloween fun at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina, Meals on Wheels needs help with their fall fundraiser, Raleigh becomes the first NC city to power buses with renewable biogas from wastewater, and a new women's boutique opens in Holly Springs. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat: https://triangleonthecheap.com/rawls-baptist-church-fall-fest/Meals on Wheels of Wake

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00:03:12

$54M Healthplex Coming to Rolesville, 150 Healthcare...

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2025/10/16

WakeMed is building a $54 million healthplex with emergency and outpatient services in fast-growing Rolesville, Weatherby Healthcare opened a new Raleigh hub bringing 150 high-paying jobs, Plexus Capital raised $1.3 billion to invest in local small businesses, and Cardinal Civil Contracting is taking the Raleigh construction company public with a Nasdaq IPO. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:WakeMed Rolesville

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00:03:56

Million Dollar Honeymoon, 250 Trees & Pet Costume...

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2025/10/15

A Holly Springs woman finally takes her honeymoon after winning $1M on a lottery scratcher 31 years after getting married, Raleigh Rotary plants 250 oak trees to celebrate America's 250th birthday, an SE Raleigh student earns MVP honors at a statewide basketball showcase, the Cary Night Market returns with a pet costume contest, and a new breakfast spot opens with big rewards for early customers. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Holly

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00:03:28

Mental Health Rally, Dog Halloween & $11M for Arts |...

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2025/10/13

Thousands turned out for the 37th Walk for Hope this weekend raising millions for mental health research, dogs and kids get Halloween fun this Saturday at Wag-O-Ween in Fuquay-Varina, and the NC Arts Council awards $11 million in grants to support arts organizations across all 100 counties including Wake. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Walk for Hope raises millions for mental health

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00:04:13

Food Trucks & Costumes Tomorrow, Canes Win Big &...

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2025/10/10

Tomorrow night's Trick or Eat brings food trucks and costumes to Downtown Garner, pets get spooky at Cary's fest on Oct 18, Good Hope Farm throws a free Harvest Fest, the Hurricanes crush the Devils 6-3 in their season opener, a Swiss company invests $195M in Holly Springs, and Raleigh's tallest residential tower breaks ground downtown. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Trick or Eat Food Truck Rodeo in

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00:04:10

18 Events This Week, Canes in Spotlight & Toys 'R' Us...

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2025/10/09

Raleigh Magazine lists 18 events this week including Jon Pardi and Birdie's birthday bash, Seth Jarvis talks Raleigh life in Amazon Prime feature, Trophy Brewing's breast cancer support beer raises funds for patients, the Canes celebrate 20 years since their Stanley Cup win, Carolina Courage secures $10M investment, Fuquay-Varina cuts ribbon on new elementary school, and Toys 'R' Us makes a nostalgic return to Crabtree Mall. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve

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00:03:39

Sip & Stroll Zones, Pet Blessings & World's Largest...

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2025/10/08

Raleigh's Seaboard Station gets a new 'Sip 'n Stroll' social district starting November 14th, pet lovers gather for the Blessing of the Animals this Saturday in Fuquay-Varina, world's largest racket sports complex under construction in Brier Creek, Focus Academy charter school gets state approval, and Evergreen Wealth Management is tripling its Raleigh workforce. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Seaboard Station

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00:04:27

Raleigh Security Firm Pledges $8K, Trains 3,000...

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2025/10/07

A Raleigh-based security company with more than 3,000 CPR-certified officers is participating in the Triangle Heart Walk this Saturday, pledging $8,000 to the American Heart Association. Sunstates Security officers have saved lives using CPR in real emergencies, and now they're helping fund programs that train even more lifesavers across North Carolina. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Sunstates Security Heart Walk

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00:04:14

Dog Architecture, Diwali Fireworks & Classical Debut...

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2025/10/06

Dog architects help animal rescues this Saturday, Cary celebrates Diwali with fireworks over the lake, the town's first Classical Concert debuts, the State Fair returns with special event days, fall colors peak in late October, and VoyageRaleigh spotlights local changemakers making Wake County better every day. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Triangle Barkitecture at Downtown Cary ParkHum Sub Diwali Celebration1st Classical Concert

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00:07:03

Kids Together Walk, Run & Roll: Every Child Plays...

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2025/10/03

Join KATAL the KT Dragon this Saturday, October 4th, for the Kids Together Walk, Run & Roll at Marla Dorrel Park in Cary - a family-friendly fundraiser supporting Wake County's fully-accessible playground where every child can play regardless of ability. The event features games, vendor booths, raffles, and a one-mile walk/run/roll route, with all proceeds funding new playground equipment and improvements. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this

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