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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 wit...

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' U...

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 dos...

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 C...

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...

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...

Raleigh Wide Open brings free bluegrass and roots music to downtown this weekend with a kickoff celebration tonight, Back Nine Golf opens 24/7 indoor simulators, California tech company BuildOps is hiring for their new Glenwood South office, Peach Pit plays The Ritz Friday, and Sneaky Penguin Brewing celebrates 3 years. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Links mentione...

A Raleigh couple's millionaire shortbread business goes viral after a Wall Street Journal feature, tech donations help close the digital divide Friday, free concerts wrap up in Cary tonight, a Latine heritage celebration hits Southeast Raleigh Saturday, and a Garner High athlete gets recruited by Michigan State. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Links mentioned in...

Doghouse designs help animal rescues this Saturday, Birdie's Barroom celebrates one year downtown, Longleaf Swine BBQ expands in Raleigh, free lunch concerts continue at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Heather Leah - Raleigh's hidden historian uncovering forgotten local stories. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode. Links mentioned in this episode: Heather Leah profi...

Friday brings infrastructure progress that'll make getting around safer, while Raleigh schools add programs that boost kids' academic performance and lifelong health. Plus unique weekend opportunities and local healthcare investments that benefit everyone. Your daily dose of what's getting better in Wake County. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at  TapYourNews.com

Fujifilm's $3.2 billion Holly Springs facility creates hundreds of jobs while Wake County communities celebrate with trunk-or-treat events, holiday shopping opportunities, and local achievements. Plus, a scam warning and your Five to Thrive highlights. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at TapYourNews.com

A Wake County teen's family is taking legal action against Roblox and Discord after alleged online predator exploitation, while local events like the Tap Yard Faire and fall festivals offer community gathering opportunities. Plus, your Five to Thrive highlighting neighborhood achievements and volunteer opportunities across Wake County. TapYourNews.com

Raleigh is expanding its popular Holiday Express event at Pullen Park and switching to a lottery ticket system to help families secure spots. Plus, Wake County Sheriff's Office is searching for 57-year-old Michael Martin, missing from the Brookdale Drive area in north Raleigh. Community events and local business updates from TapYourNews.com

Wake County deputies and ATF agents are investigating after a house exploded and caught fire on Old Bunch Road near Wendell Sunday morning. La Fiesta del Pueblo brought over 20,000 people to downtown Raleigh's Fayetteville Street for a vibrant celebration of Latino culture. Raleigh joins citywide efforts to protect migrating birds by turning off non-essential lighting through November. State l...

A 30-year veteran NCDOT engineering director faces felony charges for allegedly breaking into a Raleigh home and installing hidden cameras to spy on residents. Rolesville High School special education teacher arrested for assaulting a student with a disability. La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrates its 31st year Sunday on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. October brings the Raleigh Wide Open blue...

Wake County’s top story today centers on a Cary homicide case, where search warrants say the suspect phoned 911 to confess. Raleigh is planning curb extensions downtown to make crosswalks safer for people walking and biking. RDU will add nonstop flights to Dublin with Aer Lingus starting April 2026, while Seaboard Station may become a new social district. We’ve also got your sunny forecast, plus F...

The brothers charged in Deputy Ned Byrd’s murder plead guilty, bringing long-awaited closure. Plus: a shooting at UNC Health’s Panther Creek facility in Cary, a Raleigh events roundup with 25 things to do this week, an Apex fundraiser honoring Brooklyn Mae Carroll, and Wendell’s Oktoberfest Block Party. Stay safe, stay curious — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Good morning, Wake County — here’s what’s happening today: the brothers accused in Deputy Ned Byrd’s 2022 murder return to court, Raleigh police investigate a car crash that sparked a fire, and the Sheriff’s Office highlights train safety. We’ll also meet a Raleigh man whose model trains are pure nostalgia, look ahead to a free American Dance Festival performance in Cary, and a movie night at Hali...

Wake County wakes up to some serious headlines — two men have been arrested in separate Raleigh rape investigations, and state leaders in Raleigh are weighing transit safety changes after a fatal stabbing in Charlotte. Meanwhile, travelers at RDU will need extra time thanks to a parking entrance closure, Wake Forest drivers face a month of detours, and dozens of volunteers honored 9/11 by cleaning...

Wake County is mourning the loss of former Rolesville High principal Ericka Lucas — a beloved leader remembered for giving students a voice. We’ll bring you the latest on the teen charged in her death, and how the Wake Forest community is coping. There’s also hope and good news: Raleigh firefighters now have access to free cancer screenings, the Brier Creek Food Truck Festival is bringing flavors...

It’s Wednesday, September 10th in Wake County. Today’s headlines include the tragic loss of Ericka Lucas, wife of Wake Forest High’s football coach, with two teens now facing charges. We also cover a body found at Cary’s Crossroads Plaza, a Cary High student charged for bringing an airsoft gun to school, and Wake County’s new storm-prep kit giveaways. Plus, find out where to celebrate Oktoberfest...

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 g...

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 u...

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 fe...

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 fiv...