Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News

Misty Copeland came to Raleigh, gardens are glowing after dark, and a couple turned their farm into a wildlife sanctuary. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Links: Moonlight in the Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum: https://www.wakenewsandevents.com/p/346 Raleigh makes list of best cities for dog owners: https://abc11.com/post/best-cities-dog-owners-3-north-carolina-incl...

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/t...

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-basketball...

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:  Wa...

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-conn...

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 str...

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-wil...

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:  htt...

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-even...

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...

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 Ba...

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...

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. Storie...

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...

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:  h...

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 Par...

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-wi...

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-Wya...

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/maha...

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...

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 Squar...

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 T...

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...

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 custome...

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 episo...