Good Morning Wake County: Good News to Start Your Day
Good Morning Wake County is your neighborly 5-minute daily podcast that skips the noise and gets straight to what matters — stories that make you think, make you feel, or make you proud to live here in North Carolina. Hosted by Steve from TapYourNews.com, each episode blends good news headlines and local storytelling from across Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon — all part of the Wake County community. From quiet moments in small towns to big changes that shape our county, it’s the news you actual
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From 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 Departm...
On 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 ...
One 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 coo...
Today 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,...
A 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.
Bagpipes 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.
A 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.
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From 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 for more Wake County stories worth sitting with. Visit TapYourNews.com to get the free daily email or suggest a town we should cover.
In 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.
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