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Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThe 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/346Raleigh makes list of best cities for dog owners: 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-conferenceAlan and Susan Jones - 2025 Farm Family of the Year: https://www.wake.gov/news/six-decades-conservation-excellence-wake-countyJoin the email list at...
2025-11-1708 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsA New Lease on Life and I'll Fight You in FuquayA 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/Wake approves lease for Zebulon's Five County Stadium: https://www.springhopeenterprise.com/news/wake-approves-lease-for-zebulons-five-county-stadium-82065a13Governor announces 2025 North Carolina Award Winners: https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/08/26...
2025-11-1407 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThe Teacher Who's Done This For 27 Years StraightYour 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-basketball30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov 22: 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/Free Backyard Party at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Nov 15: https://triangleonthecheap.com/tobacco-road-harley-davidson/Join the...
2025-11-1305 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThis Guy Turns Your Trash Into Trolls and Let's Get Xmas LitThomas 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: Wake EMS response times improving: https://www.cbs17.com/news/cbs17-investigates/new-data-shows-wake-ems-response-time-for-high-priority-calls-is-dropping/Lake Myra Christmas Lights returning to Wendell: https://triangleonthecheap.com/lake-myra-christmas-lights-wendell/NC Chinese Lantern Festi...
2025-11-1207 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThis Dude is a GrinderYour 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-connect-with-prospective-parents-for-children-in-need/Otto Kemp Overcomes Odds to Make Major Leagues: https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/otto-kemp-overcomes-odds-to-make-major-leagues-in-2025/Discover The Triangle's Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map: https://triangleonthecheap.com/pinball-map-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill/In Cary, surge in upscale Indian rest...
2025-11-1107 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThis Will Make Your Monday Morning (Trust Me)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 streak: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/hurricanes-extend-winning-streak-to-3-games-with-a-6-3-victory-over-the-sabres/22239049/Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.comGot a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.comCheck out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com
2025-11-1007 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSanta is About to Do This on a Wake County RooftopLindsey 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-willard-rooftop/Cary Community Choir's Messiah: https://triangleonthecheap.com/cary-community-choir-messiah/TubaChristmas in Apex: https://triangleonthecheap.com/tubachristmas/Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.comGot a good news story or completed today...
2025-11-0706 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSome Buildings are Getting Lit With Honorrom 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: https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article312760480.htmlAurelis Lugo wins Star Among Us Award: https://www.wakeed.org/2025/09/30/wakeed-partnership-announces-2025-recipients-of-its-wake-county/Aurelis Lugo's work with students with disabilities: https://www.cbs17.com/community/the-bright-side/wake-county-teacher-wins-unsung-heroes-award-for-showcasing-artwork-of-students-with-disabilities/Operation Greenlight for veterans: https...
2025-11-0607 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFlick The Tree for Free on SaturdayYour 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-events-dix-park/Raleigh Restaurants in Michelin Guide: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article312518027.htmlDr. Alice J. Garrett Lifetime Achievement Award: https://www.wakeed.org/2025/07/15/stars-of-education-2025-honorees/North Hills Tree Lighting: https://triangleonthecheap.com/n...
2025-11-0505 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsChristina Koch Receives NC's Highest Honor, Wake County Raises $506K for Diabetes Research & Pack Shocks #8 Georgia TechNC 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 from Wake County with Steve Rhode.Stories in this episode:Christina Koch receives North Carolina Award for Science: https://engr.ncsu.edu/news/2024/11/01/christina-koch-to-be-honored-with-north-carolina-award-for-science/Breakthrough T1D Walk raises o...
2025-11-0406 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsLibrary Reopens After 10 Months & Tennis Star's Perfect Season and More | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsAfter 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 state tennis title: https://www.thedigitalcourier.com/archives/state-champ-abby-crawford-wins-tennis-title/article_21cd6d17-6b47-5b14-8b77-d63624b9c00a.htmlJo...
2025-10-2805 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News500 Volunteers Built Giants From Barn Wood, Wake Forest Transit Gets Easier & An 8-Year-Old Needs His Couch | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsMassive 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 Improvements for Wake Forest: https://www.wakeweekly.com/news/gotriangle-route-changes-will-improve-options-for-wake-forest-riders-5f6282ebSammie - Adoptable Dog at SPCA Wake County: htt...
2025-10-2704 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsRecord-Breaking Music Festival, $205K Jobs & Convention Center Glow-Up | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsDowntown 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 Hub: https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/health/weatherby-healthcare-new-hub-wake-county-october-2025/Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Renderings: https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-convention-center-expansion-pics-october-2025/Join the email list at TapYourNews.com (https://TapYourNews.com) to...
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Good Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News PodcastNYC Halal Guys Arrives, Brewery Pizza Combo & Eco-Shopping at Tysons | Good Morning Fairfax County - Good NewsThat famous NYC halal cart white sauce arrives in downtown Fairfax, a brewery teams up with a pizzeria at an arts center in Lorton, and sustainable fashion hits Tysons just in time for holiday shopping. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Popular NYC Halal Food Restaurant Opens In Fairfax City: https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/popular-nyc-halal-food-restaurant-opens-fairfax-cityBunnyman Brewing partners with pizzeria for newly approved Lorton expansion: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/22/bunnyman-brewing-partners-with-pizzeria-for-newly-approved-lorton-expansion/Eco-friendly clothing store opens, gift basket shop coming to Tysons mall: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/23/eco...
2025-10-2404 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsNew Trails at Umstead, HGTV Couple's Cary HQ & Gourmet Toast Arrives | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsWake 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 Park: https://hoodline.com/2025/10/wake-county-approves-new-trails-at-umstead-greenlights-kellam-wyatt-county-park-development-near-raleigh/Behind the Scenes Design builds Cary headquarters: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/22/behind-the-scenes-design-cary-office-remodeling.htmlToastique opens in Midtown Raleigh: https://trianglefoodblog.com/Join the email list at TapYourNews.com (https://Tap...
2025-10-2304 minGood Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News PodcastWonder Food Hall Opens, Students Crush SATs & Teacher Wins $50K | Good Morning Fairfax County - Good NewsA NYC food hall with 15+ restaurants in one location opens Wednesday in Franconia, Fairfax County students beat state and global SAT averages, and Marshall Academy's only woman automotive instructor wins a $50,000 teaching excellence award. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Wonder Food Hall opens in Franconia: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/wonder-food-hall-to-open-first-fairfax-county-locations-this-month/FCPS students outperform on SATs: https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-week-october-8-2025Marshall Academy teacher wins $50K prize: https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-week-october-8-2025Join the email list at TapYourNews.com (https://Tap...
2025-10-2302 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFresh Health Bowls Coming to Cary & Capitol Story Time for Kids | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsMahana 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 Capitol: https://triangleonthecheap.com/story-time-state-capitol/Join the email list at TapYourNews.com (https://TapYourNews.com) to get notified when new episodes drop.Got a good news story to share? Ne...
2025-10-2203 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSisters Pioneer Hearing Tech, Halloween Village & Tuesday Bluegrass | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsTwo 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 breakthrough: https://abc11.com/post/wake-county-sisters-among-first-us-children-try-new-hearing-implant/18039053/Halloween Village at Lafayette Village: https://triangleonthecheap.com/halloween-lafayette-village/Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree Park: https://triangleonthecheap.com/creepy-crabtree-celebration/Beer & Banjos at...
2025-10-2103 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsWinterfaire Coming, Jobs to Garner & Flood Grants Awarded | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsDowntown 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 Garner: https://abc11.com/post/gregory-poole-equipment-relocates-hq-garner-expected-bring-hundreds-jobs/18019888/Flood Risk Reduction Grants: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/6-million-awarded-to-reduce-flood-risks-in-nc-wake-county-apex-among-recipients/Triangle Fast 50 Companies: https://www.bizjournals.com/tria...
2025-10-2003 minGood Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News PodcastChalkFest Returns, Revolutionary Ship Bar & First New High School in 20 Years | Good Morning Fairfax County - Good NewsReston's ChalkFest brings sidewalk art back on Sunday, a Revolutionary War ship serves drinks in Old Town Alexandria, Fairfax County is building its first new high school in two decades near Herndon, residents give Fairfax City high marks in community survey, and a new Indian restaurant just opened in Reston. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:ChalkFest 2025 in Reston: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/chalkfest-2025-the-chalk-fun-is-back-this-fallTall Ship Providence in Alexandria: https://wtop.com/matt-about-town/2025/10/matt-about-town-old-town-alexandria-tall-ship-providence/New high school near Herndon: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/15/fcps-leans-toward-traditional-model-for-new-western-high-school-near-herndon/Fai...
2025-10-1704 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFree Halloween Fest, Buses Powered by Wastewater & Boutique Opens | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsFamilies 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 County: https://www.cbs17.com/my-carolina/meals-on-wheels-of-wake-county/Raleigh buses powered by wastewater: https://abc11.com/post/goraleigh-public-transportation-raleigh-becomes-first-city-nc-power-buses-wastewater/18013677/Betty Jane Boutique ope...
2025-10-1703 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News$54M Healthplex Coming to Rolesville, 150 Healthcare Jobs & $1.3B for Local Businesses | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsWakeMed 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 healthplex: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/14/wakemed-healthplex-rolesville-emergency-care.htmlWeatherby Healthcare new hub: https://www.wral.com/lifestyle/health/weatherby-healthcare-new-hub-wake-county-october-2025/Plexus Capital investment fund: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/new...
2025-10-1603 minGood Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News PodcastMcLean Grad Wins Army Ten-Miler, Wonder Food Hall Opens & Arabian Cuisine in Vienna | Good Morning Fairfax County - Good NewsMcLean High graduate Michelle Vaccaro won the Army Ten-Miler in her first attempt, Wonder food hall is opening in Franconia on October 23rd with a Reston location coming soon, Dar Mariam brings authentic Iraqi and Kuwaiti cuisine to Vienna's Maple Avenue, and a brunch-focused chain is coming to Fairfax Mall. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:McLean grad wins Army Ten-Miler: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/mclean-graduate-wins-title-in-her-first-ever-army-ten-miler-race/Wonder food hall opening: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/wonder-food-hall-to-open-first-fairfax-county-locations-this-month/Dar Mariam restaurant: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/recently-opened-vienna-restaurant-champions-cuisine-from-arabian-gulf/Brunch chain at...
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Good Morning Montgomery County, MD - Your Local MoCo Good News PodcastBethesda Gets New Restaurants, Haunted Halloween Bus & Fall Makers Market | Good Morning Montgomery County - Good NewsUchiko brings high-end smoky Japanese cuisine to downtown Bethesda, Sweeteria Cafe expands from Silver Spring with Thai-inspired desserts, the Monster Flash Bus returns for Halloween fun in Rockville, Germantown, and Wheaton on October 25-26, the Fall Makers Market is back at Rio Lakefront with 50+ local artisans, and Germantown's Rehab 2 Perform earned national recognition as a top growth accelerator. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Uchiko coming to Bethesda: http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2025/10/uchiko-coming-soon-to-bethesda.htmlSweeteria Cafe Bethesda: http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2025/10/sweeteria-cafe-opening-bethesda-location.htmlMonster Flash Bus Halloween: htt...
2025-10-1603 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsMillion Dollar Honeymoon, 250 Trees & Pet Costume Contest | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsA 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 Springs lottery winner honeymoonRaleigh Rotary 250 trees for 250 yearsAaron Parker earns MVP honorsCary Night Market October 17...
2025-10-1503 minGood Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News PodcastFirefighter Relief, Restaurant Top 40 & Housing Market Uptick | Good Morning Fairfax County - Good NewsAlexandria firefighters finally get relief from 56-hour workweeks after a 20-year fight, five Fairfax County restaurants make the Washington Post food critic's final Top 40 list, and more buyers closed on homes in September thanks to lower interest rates. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Alexandria firefighters work schedule changeFairfax and McLean restaurants on WaPo Top 40 listLower interest rates help Fairfax home salesJoin the email list at TapYourNews.com to get notified when new episodes drop.Got a good news story to sh...
2025-10-1503 minGood Morning Montgomery County, MD - Your Local MoCo Good News PodcastGold Medal Brewery, 30th Winter Lights & Fried Chicken Frenzy | Good Morning Montgomery County - Good NewsSilver Branch Brewing wins gold at the Great American Beer Festival, Gaithersburg's Winter Lights Festival returns for its 30th year, thousands line up for the Pollo Pinulito grand opening in Wheaton, a new Korean spot opens in Rockville, and Quince Orchard stays unbeaten with a thriller against Sherwood. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Silver Branch Brewing wins gold medalGaithersburg Winter Lights Festival 30th seasonPollo Pinulito opening in WheatonK Bap Express opens in RockvilleQuince Orchard stays unbeatenJoin the email list at TapYourNews.com to...
2025-10-1503 min
Get Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomVideo Podcast - A Different Plan for Meaty Mama: Hope, Debt, and Finding a Way ForwardIn this heartfelt episode, Steve Rhode — the original Get Out of Debt Guy — and Damon Day — the new Get Out of Debt Guy — talk about The Meaty Mama, a hardworking YouTube creator juggling gig work, family, and $50,000 in debt. Steve and Damon explore the emotional and financial challenges she faces, including burnout, unstable gig income, and whether selling her condo is really the answer.Together, they unpack what it means to rebuild your financial life without shame — highlighting compassion, smart strategy, and forgiveness over fear. This episode goes beyond quick-fix advice and looks at how personalized financial recovery c...
2025-10-1335 minGood Morning Montgomery County, MD - Your Local MoCo Good News PodcastGarden of Lights Tickets Today, Free Haunted Manor & Porky Returns | Good Morning Montgomery County - Good NewsGarden of Lights tickets at Brookside Gardens go on sale this morning at 10 a.m., a family-run haunted house in Damascus collects canned goods for Manna Food Center on three October nights, Porky the Litter Eater at Cabin John Park gets a fresh makeover, and Ro Sushi Co. opens Thursday in Chevy Chase. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:Garden of Lights tickets on sale today at 10 a.m.: https://montgomeryparks.org/montgomery-parks-will-open-ticket-sales-on-october-13-for-its-annual-garden-of-lights-winter-display-at-brookside-gardens/Free Haunted Manor returns to Damascus: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/12/family-run-haunted-manor-returns-for-2025/Porky th...
2025-10-1303 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsMental Health Rally, Dog Halloween & $11M for Arts | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsThousands 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 research: https://abc11.com/post/walk-hope-thousands-gather-raleigh-37th-annual-support-mental-health-research/17991764/Wag-O-Ween at Mason Jar Lager Co. this Saturday: https://triangleonthecheap.com/mason-jar-lager-company-fuquay-varina/NC Arts Council awards $11M in...
2025-10-1303 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFood Trucks & Costumes Tomorrow, Canes Win Big & $195M Swiss Investment | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsTomorrow 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 Garner: https://triangleonthecheap.com/garner-trick-or-eat/Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest in Cary: https://triangleonthecheap.com/pawsitively-spooky-pet-fest/Harvest Fest at...
2025-10-1004 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News18 Events This Week, Canes in Spotlight & Toys 'R' Us Returns | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsRaleigh 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 Rhode.Links mentioned in this episode:18 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week (Oct. 9-15)Seth Jarvis talks life in RaleighTrophy...
2025-10-0904 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSip & Stroll Zones, Pet Blessings & World's Largest Sports Complex | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsRaleigh'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 'Sip 'n Stroll' Social DistrictBlessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal ChurchSwing Racquet + Paddle Sports ComplexFocus Academy Charter School ApprovedEvergreen Wealth Management Hiring...
2025-10-0803 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsRaleigh Security Firm Pledges $8K, Trains 3,000 Officers in CPR & Supports Heart Walk | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsA 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 participation: https://www.sunstatessecurity.com/triangle-heart-walk-2025/Help support this effort: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/GSA-GreaterSoutheastAffiliate?team_id=899362&pg=team&fr_id=12033Walnut Creek i...
2025-10-0704 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsDog Architecture, Diwali Fireworks & Classical Debut | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsDog 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 in CaryN.C. State Fair Special Event DaysPeak Fall Color Timing in CaryRaleigh's Most Inspiring StoriesJoin the email list...
2025-10-0604 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsKids Together Walk, Run & Roll: Every Child Plays This Saturday | Good Morning Wake County - Good NewsJoin 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 episode:Walk, Run & Roll Registration and Info: https://www.kidstogethercary.org/wfip2025.htmlKids Together Playground Features: https://www.ki...
2025-10-0307 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFree Music Festival This Weekend, 24/7 Indoor Golf & Tech Jobs Coming Downtown | Good Morning Good NewsRaleigh 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 mentioned in this episode:Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival: https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-wide-open-lineup-performing-2025-music-festival-bluegrass-folk-gospel-americana-rb/17905241/Back Nine Golf: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/01/back-nine-golf-indoor-golf-simulators-raleigh.htmlBuildOps hiring: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/01/buildops-hiring-jobs-raleigh-tech-ai-software.htmlPeach Pit...
2025-10-0203 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsViral Dessert Biz, Device Drive Donations & Garner Athlete Goes Big Ten | Good Morning Good NewsA 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 this episode:Artie Bars profile: https://indyweek.com/food-and-drink/behind-millionaire-shortbread-brand-artie-bars-is-a-raleigh-couples-sweet-success-story/Join the email list at TapYourNews.com to get notified when new episodes drop.Check out Steve's true crime podcast at True...
2025-10-0103 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood Morning Good News - Wake County - September 30thDoghouse 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 profile: https://indyweek.com/culture/etc/character-studies-heather-leah-raleighs-hidden-historian/Contact Steve at TapYourNews.comCheck out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com
2025-09-3002 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood Morning Wake County: Love Sparks Action in Local AdvocacyIn this episode of the Good Morning Wake County local news podcast, we delve into the inspiring stories of a Rolesville family who transforms their son's tragic death into a powerful advocacy campaign through Aven's Quest for Amoeba Awareness. Additionally, we explore how Camp Ignite partnerships between Cary, Apex, and Morrisville fire departments are igniting the next generation of women firefighters across seven counties. Host Steve highlights how Wake County residents are turning personal challenges into lasting community impact, showcasing the overlooked news that truly matters. These meaningful narratives focus not on crisis but on the resilience and capacity...
2025-08-0508 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsCoded for California: Tesla Homes and AI TeachersTwo Wake County businesses are making very specific bets about who's moving to our area. A Cary development company is building 25 luxury homes starting at nearly $1 million, each with standard EV chargers, specifically targeting California tech workers relocating to Research Triangle Park. Meanwhile, an AI-powered school called Alpha Raleigh opens this fall where kindergarteners work with robot tutors and sixth graders manage Airbnb properties.Host Steve explores how Legacy Carolina Development's Guarang "Greg" Gala is "bullish on RTP" and confident enough to build houses that basically profile their buyers: California transplant + tech job + Tesla owner = perfect customer...
2025-07-3108 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsWhen Technology Gets Too Smart For Its Own GoodWhen the same Raleigh rideshare trip costs $14 on one app and $84 on another, you know something's broken. Steve explores how algorithmic pricing is turning getting home into a high-stakes gamble, then discovers a local Wake County startup using AI to actually make government services work better for residents. From surge pricing mysteries to multilingual government support, these overlooked stories reveal what happens when technology gets too smart—and when it gets smart in the right direction.Sign up for show alerts at https://TapYourNews.com to never miss stories that are actually worth your time.
2025-07-0209 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSame Choice, Different Roads: A Teacher, A Fire, and the Power of Showing UpTwo strangers. Two different places. But the same decision — to show up when no one was watching.In Raleigh, a retired Enloe High School theater teacher named Koko Thornton just won a national award, thanks to a former student who decided she deserved recognition. For 24 years, Thornton focused not just on theater skills but on helping students "see their own potential inside of them." Connor Kruger, now studying acting at USC, nominated his former teacher for the 2025 Inspiring Teacher Award at the Jimmy Awards.Meanwhile, on a Nebraska highway, a pregnant woman made a split-second de...
2025-07-0106 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsJumping In, Looking Up: Courage, Currents, and Commuter WhalesYou ever have that moment where your brain blanks and your body just moves? Today we've got two stories about exactly that kind of decision-making.First: Eddie Hunnell, a 57-year-old software engineer from Holly Springs, was at his son's wedding rehearsal when Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina. When he saw 66-year-old Leslie Worth swept into the flooded North Fork New River, his Plan A with a canoe didn't work. So he jumped in himself. Now he's receiving the Carnegie Medal—North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.Then: Sydney commuters are discovering that sharing their mo...
2025-06-3010 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSecret: How Smart Buyers Get Houses 22% Below MarketJames Watson, 64, bought his first home in Southeast Raleigh for $850/month through a housing model most people have never heard of. Steve discovers how Community Land Trusts work, why a former real estate developer had no idea they existed, and the surprising origins that make it all possible.Learn exactly how James saved 22% below market value and why this 50-year-old solution feels revolutionary in 2025.Plus: a dad joke about getting tired.New episodes Monday through Friday.Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for the notification email.
2025-06-2708 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSecret B-2 Flight Details: Potato Skins Revolutionize BuildingEPISODE DESCRIPTION:This episode explores two remarkable examples of human problem-solving under impossible constraints. At the University of Alabama, Dr. Jalai Wang and the engineering team have developed a revolutionary process to transform potato skins and agricultural waste into sustainable construction materials, capturing carbon while reducing cement emissions. The $6 million National Science Foundation project involves collaboration with researchers from the University of Idaho and the University of New Mexico, combining fermentation technology with large-scale 3D printing to create metamaterials with properties not found in nature.The second story examines the extraordinary endurance required for B-2...
2025-06-2608 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThe Secret Interventions Changing EverythingA Florida surgeon performs the first FDA-approved transcontinental robotic surgery on a patient in Angola, Africa, an Indiana good Samaritan stops a drunk driver with a potentially fatal BAC of .40, and UK researchers develop tiny robots that could revolutionize water infrastructure maintenance. Steve explores three stories about intervention, medical, personal, and technological, that show how the most important work often happens where we can't see it.Join our community at https://tapyournews.com/podcast for show reminders and to suggest stories you think we should cover. The best reporting often starts with neighbors who know where to...
2025-06-2511 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSecret Behind Man's Legacy + Shark Tech Saves BillionsThree overlooked stories worth knowing: A Cary nuclear engineer's true impact had nothing to do with his PhD or judicial career, Australian engineers copied 400-million-year-old shark skin to save airlines billions in fuel costs, and why your plumber has more job security than corporate executives in the AI age. Featuring Jeff Jeffries' mentorship approach that touched "numerous men," MicroTau's biomimicry breakthrough saving 4% fuel per flight, and Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison's honest assessment of which jobs AI can't replace. Real stories from Wake Forest, North Carolina about what actually lasts versus what we think matters. Join our community...
2025-06-2410 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood News Stories: Teen Survives, 20 Become Heroes, Family TransformsToday we share incredible stories of second chances and service from right here in Wake County and beyond. From John Walter's miraculous recovery after defying 1% survival odds following a tragic accident near Wakefield High School, to twenty new firefighters who chose to run toward sirens through Wake Tech's Career in a Year program. Plus, meet the Taylor family in Oklahoma who are teaching their kids that service isn't just an act, it's a way of seeing the world. These are the stories that remind us good news is happening all around us - sometimes it's as simple...
2025-06-2310 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsMiracle Baby, Rainy Rescue, and a Life-Changing WinWe begin with the extraordinary legacy of Lunsford Lane, a man born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina, who returned not for vengeance but for love. His story lit a fire in two children, Anna Julia Cooper and Charles N. Hunter, who would go on to shape American education and history.Then we travel to Philadelphia, where doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine used groundbreaking gene-editing technology to save baby KJ from a deadly condition called CPS1 deficiency.Next, we follow hikers Krissy Tower and Gavin MacNeil through Prince Edward Island’s Island Walk, where...
2025-06-2013 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsRepairing What’s Broken: Kindness, Courage, and a Stroller WalkIn this episode of Good Morning Wake County, host Steve shares four powerful stories of people who saw something broken and stepped up to fix it. From the rugged backcountry of Colorado where the Good Samaritan Remediation Act offers hope for toxic mine cleanup, to a Denver contractor whose stolen tools sparked a wave of community kindness. You’ll hear how a WWII dog tag lost in a 1945 plane crash on the Isle of Man made its way back to a family in Philadelphia, and how one new dad in Raleigh, North Carolina, started the Raleigh Stroll...
2025-06-1907 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood News: $2K Returned, AC Restored, Love ReunitedFeel-good news is alive and well — and today’s stories prove it.An HVAC team in Scottsdale, Arizona shows up unannounced to fix a shelter’s broken air conditioning. A nurse-led reunion in San Jose gives Jerry and Judie Butler one final moment after 66 years of marriage. And in Clermont, Florida, someone finds $2,000 at an ATM… and returns every penny.Join host Steve for stories of kindness, integrity, and everyday heroes — from Family Promise of Greater Phoenix to Good Samaritan Hospital and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.This is the kind of good news that sticks...
2025-06-1808 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood News: A Space Dream, Goat Crew, and Community LoveIn this enlightening episode of Good Morning Wake County, we bring you feel-good news stories that uplift and inspire. We start with a remarkable tribute as Karin Neilson fulfills her late husband Stephen’s dream by launching his ashes into space aboard a Celestis memorial flight. As a lifelong fan of space exploration, Stephen’s wishes come true as he circles the Earth, reminding us that dreams transcend life itself.Next, we journey to Raleigh's Dorothea Dix Park to meet the unique Goat Crew, the 30 goats, including fan favorites Bernie and Pastrami, tirelessly working to restore the park...
2025-06-1708 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsHeartwarming Good News: Brave Rescue, Lost Dog, Big DreamsToday's episode of Feel Good News highlights remarkable stories of hope and kindness, starting with the miraculous return of Charlie, a lost dog who found his way home after 2.5 years in Raleigh. Next, we celebrate hero road foreman Dale Iles, who bravely rescued a man from a fiery truck crash in Iowa. And we finish on a heartwarming note with 11-year-old Ella Young in East Lincoln, Mississippi, showcasing her handmade jewelry at the Brookhaven Kid’s Mini Market, brightening the community one piece at a time. Tune in for these inspiring feel-good news st...
2025-06-1608 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsBarbecue, Hallway Strolls, and Second ChancesA viral food truck moment. A quiet hero in a wheelchair. A rescue dog waiting for someone like you. These aren’t just Wake County stories—they’re reminders of what’s still good.Subscribe & FollowJoin the community and get podcast notifications. https://tapyournews.com/good-morning-wake-county-podcast/
2025-06-1508 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsIt Didn’t End Badly: Heartwarming Feel Good News StoriesDive into today's feel good news with incredible stories of community spirit and compassion. A baby falls out of a moving car in Lumberton, North Carolina, and three strangers, along with quick-moving EMS and police, race to save his life. In Davenport, Iowa, a $3,000 medical helmet goes missing, until a man named Scott Cline sees a post in the What’s Going On Quad Cities Facebook group and quietly mails it back. And in Wake County, even the cauliflower gets eaten thanks to a student-powered food-share program that’s turning unopened lunches into lifelines.You’ll hear...
2025-06-1310 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood News: Pharma Teens to Porch CandlesToday’s episode takes you on a tour of North Carolina’s most surprising — and inspiring — feel-good stories.We start in Johnston County, where high school students are skipping the minimum wage grind and jumping straight into $52,000-a-year jobs in pharmaceutical manufacturing thanks to a one-semester BioWork program funded by industry giants like Novo Nordisk and Grifols.Then we head to the airport, where the TSA had to remind travelers that their Costco membership cards — as beloved as they may be — do not count as federal ID. (Yes, really.)Next up, a lost-and-found tale from a Walmart in...
2025-06-1108 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood Morning: Second Chances and Black Sheep - Feel Good News StoriesIn this episode of Good Morning Wake County, hear good news about second chances.We start in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where David Peters turned his struggles with addiction into a national Facebook support group called Never Give Up — now 15,000 members strong and led by his brother Jason Peters. It helped transform the life of Chris Puddy, a former drug dealer turned restaurant general manager at Greece E Spoon.Then we head to San Diego, California, where Cambodian refugee Steve Yeng, paralyzed by polio and raised in a refugee camp, built a peanut butter whiskey empire called Skrewball wit...
2025-06-1012 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsQuiet Heroes and 3D DreamsIn today’s Good Morning Wake County, Steve brings you three unforgettable stories of everyday people stepping up in remarkable ways. This episode shares feel-good news about quiet heroes.🦅 First, we head to Morrisville, North Carolina, where a red-tailed hawk crashes toddler storytime at the town library — only to be rescued by the Morrisville Fire Department with the help of Library Director Christina Adams and a firefighter willing to climb 15 feet without a manual on “hawk retrieval.”🧒🏽 Then, it’s off to Howick Village, New Zealand, to meet 13-year-old Michael Collins, a student at Howick College, who turned birthday m...
2025-06-0910 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood News: Showing Up - A Ballgame Saved, A Life ReclaimedThis episode highlights good news on Good Morning Wake County, we travel from Massachusetts to North Carolina to South Carolina — and meet the good neighbors who showed up when it mattered most.First, the Murdock High School Blue Devils in Winchendon, Massachusetts thought their final baseball game was lost to lightning and Memorial Day rain, until Pastor Jason Cox at the United Parish of Winchendon helped organize one last, unforgettable exhibition game. With help from community members like Adam LeBlanc, Jenna Hirons and Justen Hires of Castle Road BBQ in Rindge, and Tim Shufelt at Shoefly Graphics in...
2025-06-0612 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood Stories, Strong Threads, and Second ChancesIn today’s episode of Good Morning Wake County, Steve brings you three stories of quiet strength and unexpected comebacks, from a historic wool mill in Minnesota to a mother’s long-awaited graduation in Alabama, and a talent-filled triumph right here in Wake County, North Carolina.We begin in Faribault, Minnesota, where the Faribault Woolen Mill, founded in 1865 and once shuttered after 144 years, has roared back to life thanks to former Dairy Queen CEO Chuck Mooty and a merger with American menswear company CircleRock. What started with knocking on doors and asking, “Do you remember how this machin...
2025-06-0509 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSmall Hands, Big Dreams: Stories of Grit, Growth, and Good NewsMeet Jevin Millsaps, an 8-year-old from Axtell, Texas, who’s turning roadside cans into a retirement plan and a vending machine business, with a little help from KCEN News reporter Brandon Cote. Then, travel to Redding, California, where students at Parsons Junior High are changing lives just by telling the truth at their school’s ROAR Assembly. And in Mercer County, New Jersey, The College of New Jersey and the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber are helping teens turn big ideas into real businesses through the state’s first Young Entrepreneurs Academy.These are feel g...
2025-06-0412 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFrom Tank’s Big Escape to Eliza’s Lasting Light: Good News Stories of Hope, Heart, and Second ChancesToday on Good Morning Wake County, we take you from a missing tortoise named Tank in Greenfield, Illinois to the streets of Raleigh, where law enforcement officers ran for the Special Olympics. Then we head west to California for the inspiring story of Trevor Turner, a former inmate turned award-winning college graduate, before coming home to Raleigh to remember Eliza Craven and the $2.5 million gift that will help other families facing childhood illness. These are stories of good, stories of heart… and the kind of feel-good news that stays with you.🎧 Featuring:Tank the Tortoise 🐢 (Greenfie...
2025-06-0312 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsGood Stories That Grow: Tomatoes, Tech, and TrustIn this feel-good episode of Good Morning Wake County, we head back to the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market to meet Alison Haggerty of Purple Martin Farm, who swapped logistics for heirloom tomatoes and now teaches us why knowing your farmer matters.Then we shift gears to the tech scene, where Scot Wingo and Robbie Allen just invested $9 million into startups at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park during the Raleigh-Durham Startup Summit. It’s innovation with a local soul — pulled pork included.And finally, we ride along with Kendrick Scott from Wake County Public Schools to check out...
2025-06-0209 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsQuiet Wins, Funky Streets, and a Golden GlowIn this episode of Good Morning Wake County, host Steve takes listeners on a gentle ride through some of the most heartening local stories of the week.We head to Franklinton just beyond the Wake County line, where the Funkytown Festival is gearing up for a retro night of live music, DJ Funk, food trucks, and disco-inspired dancing on Main Street.Then, it’s off to Fuquay-Varina, where the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market is doing more than selling produce — it's championing food access and community wellness. Learn about Senior Day on June 14, a Summer Meal Program for...
2025-05-3010 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsRoots, Roll, and Rescue: Stories of Change, Cheese, and Second ChancesAs Raleigh’s Dix Park blossoms into a crown jewel of public space, it also reopens questions about history, progress, and who gets to stay. In this episode, Steve explores the complicated legacy of the land — from its Indigenous roots and time as Spring Hill Plantation, through its transformation into the Dorothea Dix Hospital, and now into one of the most ambitious urban parks in North Carolina. You'll hear a quote from Kane Realty’s Stacey Buescher and Dix Park Executive Director Kate Pearce, as well the story of a Wake County schoolteacher whose front yard m...
2025-05-2911 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSlides, Strangers, and a Catcher Named ‘No’From slides to spotlights, today’s episode is packed with Wake County joy — and a few moments that might just stick with you.We begin in Raleigh, where the brand-new Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park is finally open for play — complete with a swing terrace, sunflower sculptures, and a splash-ready waterfall grand plaza. You'll hear about 9-year-old Susanna Scheffel’s first trip down the slides, a memory shared by longtime Raleigh donor Tom Gipson, and why city leaders like Stephen Bentley and Ruffin Hall believe this park is unlike anything else in the Southeast.Then, St...
2025-05-2812 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsWhat Happened Next Might Just Change Your MindFrom traffic cams to fire rescues and a miracle growing out of red dirt — this episode of Good Morning Wake County goes deeper than headlines.Steve shares the personal story of how he moved from Rockville, Maryland to Wake Forest, North Carolina — drawn by nothing more than live footage of 540 traffic cams and a feeling that Wake County just “felt right.”We visit Method Road in Raleigh, where more than 40 local Raleigh Fire Department firefighters responded to a house fire and made a heartwarming discovery: 14 tiny kittens, rescued with reverence and care. Captain Ralph Ripper of Ralei...
2025-05-2714 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsRadios, Ribeyes, and RemembranceOn this Memorial Day, we’re tuning in to the quiet kind of service — from a Raleigh weather radio giveaway to a Fuquay butcher offering ribeyes wrapped in hope, to a screen printer keeping Raleigh’s best memories alive on soft cotton. It’s the kind of good news worth waking up for.Each story in today’s episode highlights a different kind of resilience in Wake County — the kind that doesn’t ask for recognition but leaves a mark all the same.In Raleigh, hundreds of free NOAA weather radios are being distributed to help families...
2025-05-2608 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsThe Keys We CarryOne son helps his father give up the car keys before it’s too late. A mobile market brings dignity to those in need. And an African chef in Apex stirs up more than just stew — he stirs the soul.This episode of Good Morning Wake County weaves three true stories about loss, love, and community resilience right here in Wake Forest and Apex, North Carolina. If you’ve ever wondered how small choices — like letting go, showing up, or cooking with your whole heart — can ripple through a neighborhood, this one’s for you.Subscribe...
2025-05-2309 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFrom Prison Yards to Patio Stones — and Other Wake County WondersToday on Good Morning Wake County, we’ve got four stories that prove hope can grow anywhere — even in the heat, in the dirt, or behind prison walls.🏡 First up, we visit Sanford Correctional Center, where a landscaping business born from barbed wire is now inspiring inmates through the Inmates to Entrepreneurs program, founded right here in Holly Springs. You’ll hear what it takes to start over from Brandon Lowery, Charles McQuaig, and voices inside the prison walls.☀️ Then we head to Wake County Health & Human Services on Bland Road, where the Cool for Wake program...
2025-05-2211 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsFrom Gold Medals to Garner Growth: Cary, Apex & More Wake County WinsA national swim champ trades gold for a badge in Cary. Cary & Apex rank among the top 10 best places to live. Garner is NC’s fastest-growing town. Plus local pride for Apex, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon & more. Real good news from Wake County, NC. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for free email alerts.Subscribe & FollowJoin the community and get podcast notifications. https://tapyournews.com/good-morning-wake-county-podcast/
2025-05-2106 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsA Rescue, a Walk, and Music That HealsBagpipes echo in Wake Forest, a toddler is saved in Wendell, and Morrisville walks for mental health. Don’t miss an episode — sign up for email alerts at TapYourNews.com.Subscribe & FollowJoin the community and get podcast notifications. https://tapyournews.com/good-morning-wake-county-podcast/
2025-05-2007 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsBenches, Bells & Baja Tacos: Where Wake County GathersFrom a bench built from plastic bags in Wake Forest… to Raleigh’s red trolley recruiting storytellers… to tacos and trails near Dix Park — today’s episode is all about the places that bring us together. Subscribe & FollowJoin the community and get podcast notifications. https://tapyournews.com/good-morning-wake-county-podcast/
2025-05-1506 minGood Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good NewsSunflowers, Sirens, and Family Secrets: Hope in Full BloomIn today’s episode, a grieving firefighter plants joy in Garner, neighbors dig up roots at a family history fair, and Wake County EMS brings a heartbeat back to life at PNC Arena. These aren’t just feel-good stories — they’re reminders that hope grows quietly, courage shows up early, and sometimes, our past is the best way to find our place in the present.Subscribe & FollowJoin the community and get podcast notifications. https://tapyournews.com/good-morning-wake-county-podcast/
2025-05-1506 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomSteve and Damon Talk - Debt Relief Scams Exposed: How Commission-Driven Sales Tactics Can Leave You Worse OffIn this episode of the Get Out of Debt Guy Podcast, Steve Rhode and Damon Day expose the deceptive tactics some debt relief companies use to trap consumers. Discover how commission-driven salespeople prioritize profits over your financial well-being and learn how to spot the red flags before it’s too late. From the dangers of one-size-fits-all programs to the real risks behind debt settlement, bankruptcy, and credit counseling, this episode offers practical advice to protect yourself and your money. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
2025-02-2428 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDebt Relief Recap and What Consumers Do Wrong When Seeking Help – PodcastThe latest Get Out of Debt Guy show. Damon Day and I talk about the big changes in the debt relief world over the past year. We talk about about how many debt relief companies have failed and how new rules from the FTC have altered the way the debt relief world works. We talk […] The post Debt Relief Recap and What Consumers Do Wrong When Seeking Help – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
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Get Out of Debt Guy ShowDebt Relief Recap and What Consumers Do Wrong When Seeking Help – PodcastThe latest Get Out of Debt Guy show. Damon Day and I talk about the big changes in the debt relief world over the past year. We talk about about how many debt relief companies have failed and how new rules from the FTC have altered the way the debt relief world works. We talk […] The post Debt Relief Recap and What Consumers Do Wrong When Seeking Help – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode. Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/get-out-of-debt-guy/support This podc...
2012-07-0329 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDIY Debt Settlement for Those Interested in Do It Yourself Debt Settlement – PodcastHere is this weeks podcast where Damon Day, from DamonDay.com, and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: If it is possible to settle your own debt. How to begin to approach do it yourself debt settlement. Hiring a debt settlement company is a smart thing to do if someone does not […] The post DIY Debt Settlement for Those Interested in Do It Yourself Debt Settlement – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2011-03-0841 minGet Out of Debt Guy ShowDIY Debt Settlement for Those Interested in Do It Yourself Debt Settlement – PodcastHere is this weeks podcast where Damon Day, from DamonDay.com, and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: If it is possible to settle your own debt. How to begin to approach do it yourself debt settlement. Hiring a debt settlement company is a smart thing to do if someone does not […] The post DIY Debt Settlement for Those Interested in Do It Yourself Debt Settlement – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode. Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/get-out-of-debt-guy/support
2011-03-0840 min
Get Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomPersonal Attacks, Debt Relief Marketing, How to Separate People From Money and More Stuff – PodcastHere is this weeks podcast where Damon Day and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: Personal attacks against articles and stories written. Why some people don’t want consumers to get honest or independent advice. The reason why personal attacks are simply meant to misdirect consumers from hearing a message others don’t […] The post Personal Attacks, Debt Relief Marketing, How to Separate People From Money and More Stuff – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-09-1448 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomOffshore Debt Settlement, Morgan Drexen, Badges, Elizabeth Warren, Bed Intruder, CROA, and More – PodcastHere is this weeks podcast where Damon Day and I talk about a number of debt industry issues including: Debt settlement companies settling up offshore enterprises to sell services back to U.S. residents. The odd statements made in the recent Morgan Drexen press release. You can watch video from the release here. What is the […] The post Offshore Debt Settlement, Morgan Drexen, Badges, Elizabeth Warren, Bed Intruder, CROA, and More – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-08-221h 10Get Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomThe Debt Settlement Attorney Model PodcastThis week the podcast with Damon Day focused primarily on the attorney model in debt settlement and the problems associated with that. Here are some of the articles that relate to issues we talked about in the podcast. The Critical Flaw in The Attorney Model for Debt Settlement Mosler Law Firm and SFC State Capital […] The post The Debt Settlement Attorney Model Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-07-2058 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDebt Settlement Does Not Need to Be Closed Down. It Needs to Be Cleaned Up. – PodcastI had a very interesting conversation with a debt settlement insider that mentioned how many debt settlement companies he talks to that hate me for what I write. Yea, I’m not losing sleep over that. I made the following podcast of this article so you could enjoy it with background music. Debt Settlement Does Not […] The post Debt Settlement Does Not Need to Be Closed Down. It Needs to Be Cleaned Up. – Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-07-1305 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDebt Buyers, Getting Sued by a Creditor, and Debt Relief Scams to Avoid – Get Out of Debt PodcastThis week Damon and I talk about debt buyers, companies that purchased charged off debt and attempt to collect them, the problem with the proof that debt buyers have to collect the debt, and the wave of lawsuits and judgments from debts buyers. We talk about what happens when you are sued by a creditor […] The post Debt Buyers, Getting Sued by a Creditor, and Debt Relief Scams to Avoid – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-07-0245 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDamon & Steve Talk About Debt Settlement Bullshit – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Today Damon Day and I got together and picked a topic in the debt relief world and discussed it at length to give you insight into the inside information on this topic. We hope to do this on a regular basis to share with you […] The post Damon & Steve Talk About Debt Settlement Bullshit – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-06-2200 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomI Sit Down With a Bankruptcy Attorney and Talk About Filing Bankruptcy – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt podcast. I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Jackson, a bankruptcy attorney from Ohio and talked about many different aspects of bankruptcy including: The fear of approaching a bankruptcy attorney. Common questions and concerns when people are considering bankruptcy The benefits of bankruptcy to stop […] The post I Sit Down With a Bankruptcy Attorney and Talk About Filing Bankruptcy – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2010-06-1824 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomJames the Police Officer Calls in For Help to Avoid a Repo – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post James the Police Officer Calls in For Help to Avoid a Repo – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-12-0706 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomAllegro Law and Ripping Off Customers – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Allegro Law and Ripping Off Customers – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-09-2305 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomJim, Charles and Cheryl Get Their Questions Answered on This Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Jim, Charles and Cheryl Get Their Questions Answered on This Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-09-0415 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomCandy Has Concerns About Creditor Interchange and the Settlement Offer – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Candy Has Concerns About Creditor Interchange and the Settlement Offer – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-2605 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDaisy Calls Again. Uncertain if Debt Settlement or Debt Management is Right for Her. – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Daisy Calls Again. Uncertain if Debt Settlement or Debt Management is Right for Her. – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-2608 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomDaisy Calls In And Wonders How to Get an Allegro Law Refund – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Daisy Calls In And Wonders How to Get an Allegro Law Refund – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-2404 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomAn Interview With Dan Stermer, the Court Appointed Receiver for the Hess Kennedy Debt Settlement Law Firm in Florida – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post An Interview With Dan Stermer, the Court Appointed Receiver for the Hess Kennedy Debt Settlement Law Firm in Florida – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-1912 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomQuestion From James About an Allegro Law Client Refund – Get Out of Debt PodcastHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Question From James About an Allegro Law Client Refund – Get Out of Debt Podcast appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-1805 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomGet Out of Debt Podcast – More Answers for Angela Concerning Picking a Bankruptcy AttorneyHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Get Out of Debt Podcast – More Answers for Angela Concerning Picking a Bankruptcy Attorney appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-1306 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomGet Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for Deborah Who Was in an Auto AccidentHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Get Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for Deborah Who Was in an Auto Accident appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-1207 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomGet Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for Angela and Her Concerns About Allegro LawHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Get Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for Angela and Her Concerns About Allegro Law appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-1210 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomGet Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for Peggy About Allegro LawHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask call 919-321-2378. Leave your first name and question and I’m happy to help you totally for free. Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, […] The post Get Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for Peggy About Allegro Law appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-08-1111 minGet Out of Debt Guy | Smart Debt Solutions for Your Financial FreedomGet Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for James, Charlene, and DuffHere is the latest Get Out of Debt show podcast. Do You Have a Question You Want to Ask? Get Out of Debt Guy – Twitter, G+, Facebook Questions Included in This Show: Question From James My wife and i live in las vegas where property values have drastically decreased. We both have had financial […] The post Get Out of Debt Podcast – Answers for James, Charlene, and Duff appeared first on Get Out of Debt Guy - Steve Rhode.
2009-05-2700 min