by 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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November 17, 2025
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><ul><li>Moonlight in the Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum: <a href="https://www.wakenewsandevents.com/p/346">https://www.wakenewsandevents.com/p/346</a></li><li>Raleigh makes list of best cities for dog owners: <a href="https://abc11.com/post/best-cities-dog-owners-3-north-carolina-including-raleigh-make-list/18153105/">https://abc11.com/post/best-cities-dog-owners-3-north-carolina-including-raleigh-make-list/18153105/</a></li><li>Misty Copeland speaks at Women Lead NC Conference: <a href="https://ground.news/article/world-famous-dancer-misty-copeland-speaks-at-women-lead-nc-2025-conference">https://ground.news/article/world-famous-dancer-misty-copeland-speaks-at-women-lead-nc-2025-conference</a></li><li>Alan and Susan Jones - 2025 Farm Family of the Year: <a href="https://www.wake.gov/news/six-decades-conservation-excellence-wake-county">https://www.wake.gov/news/six-decades-conservation-excellence-wake-county</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at TapYourNews.com <a href="https://TapYourNews.com">https://TapYourNews.com</a></p><p>Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com <a href="https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com">https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
November 14, 2025
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Links to today's stories:</strong></p><p>Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary: <a href="https://triangleonthecheap.com/truck-day-bright-horizons/">https://triangleonthecheap.com/truck-day-bright-horizons/</a></p><p>Wake approves lease for Zebulon's Five County Stadium: <a href="https://www.springhopeenterprise.com/news/wake-approves-lease-for-zebulons-five-county-stadium-82065a13">https://www.springhopeenterprise.com/news/wake-approves-lease-for-zebulons-five-county-stadium-82065a13</a></p><p>Governor announces 2025 North Carolina Award Winners: <a href="https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/08/26/governor-stein-announces-2025-north-carolina-award-winners-states-highest-honor">https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/08/26/governor-stein-announces-2025-north-carolina-award-winners-states-highest-honor</a></p><p>Free GOUGE Wrestling at Mason Jar Lager Co.: <a href="https://triangleonthecheap.com/mason-jar-lager-company-fuquay-varina/">https://triangleonthecheap.com/mason-jar-lager-company-fuquay-varina/</a></p><p>Join the email list at TapYourNews.com <a href="https://TapYourNews.com">https://TapYourNews.com</a></p><p>Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com <a href="https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com">https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
November 13, 2025
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>NC State women's basketball 24-game home winning streak: <a href="https://ground.news/article/10th-ranked-north-carolina-state-cruises-past-umaine-womens-basketball" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ground.news/article/10th-ranked-north-carolina-state-cruises-past-umaine-womens-basketball</a></p><p>30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov 22: <a href="https://triangleonthecheap.com/american-indian-heritage-celebration/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://triangleonthecheap.com/american-indian-heritage-celebration/</a></p><p>Missi Baker named Teacher of the Week: <a href="https://wral.com/video/teacher-of-the-week-missi-baker/22243684/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wral.com/video/teacher-of-the-week-missi-baker/22243684/</a></p><p>Free Backyard Party at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Nov 15: <a href="https://triangleonthecheap.com/tobacco-road-harley-davidson/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://triangleonthecheap.com/tobacco-road-harley-davidson/</a></p><p>Join the email list at TapYourNews.com <a href="https://tapyournews.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://TapYourNews.com</a></p><p>Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
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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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