Good Morning Wake County: Good News Stories Worth Waking Up To

About Good Morning Wake County: Good News Stories Worth Waking Up To

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.

Publisher

Steve Rhode - Local Good News Podcast Host

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2025

Latest episode

17 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

97 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Nov 2025

   The Story Everyone in Wake County Is Talking About. Woof!

   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 (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-including-raleigh-make-list/18153105/ (https://abc11.com/post/best-cities-dog-owners-3-north-carolina-including-raleigh-make-list/18153105/) Misty Copeland speaks at Women Lead NC Conference: 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) Alan and Susan Jones - 2025 Farm Family of the Year: https://www.wake.gov/news/six-decades-conservation-excellence-wake-county (https://www.wake.gov/news/six-decades-conservation-excellence-wake-county) Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com (https://TapYourNews.com) Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com (https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com)

2. 

   14 Nov 2025

   A New Lease on Life and I'll Fight You in Fuquay

   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/truck-day-bright-horizons/ (https://triangleonthecheap.com/truck-day-bright-horizons/) Wake approves lease for Zebulon's Five County Stadium: 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) Governor announces 2025 North Carolina Award Winners: 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) Free GOUGE Wrestling at Mason Jar Lager Co.: https://triangleonthecheap.com/mason-jar-lager-company-fuquay-varina/ (https://triangleonthecheap.com/mason-jar-lager-company-fuquay-varina/) Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com (https://TapYourNews.com) Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com (https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com)

3. 

   13 Nov 2025

   The Teacher Who's Done This For 27 Years Straight

   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 (https://ground.news/article/10th-ranked-north-carolina-state-cruises-past-umaine-womens-basketball) 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov 22: https://triangleonthecheap.com/american-indian-heritage-celebration/ (https://triangleonthecheap.com/american-indian-heritage-celebration/) Missi Baker named Teacher of the Week: https://wral.com/video/teacher-of-the-week-missi-baker/22243684/ (https://wral.com/video/teacher-of-the-week-missi-baker/22243684/) Free Backyard Party at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Nov 15: https://triangleonthecheap.com/tobacco-road-harley-davidson/ (https://triangleonthecheap.com/tobacco-road-harley-davidson/) Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com (https://tapyournews.com/) Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com (https://truecrimeunheard.com/)

Who has been a guest on Good Morning Wake County: Good News Stories Worth Waking Up To

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Koko Thornton
• Eddie Hunnell
• James Watson
• Dr Jalai Wang
• Captain Mike Haffner

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

26,390

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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