Massive 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.html
- GoTriangle Route Improvements for Wake Forest: https://www.wakeweekly.com/news/gotriangle-route-changes-will-improve-options-for-wake-forest-riders-5f6282eb
- Sammie - Adoptable Dog at SPCA Wake County: https://wral.com/video/pet-of-the-day-for-october-23-2025/22211294/
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Episode Transcript
All right, I got my coffee in hand.
Let's do this. A picture this massive trolls
built from old barnwood and bourbon barrels sprouting up at
Dick's Park. I mean, it's like actual giants
made by 500 volunteers. Getting around Wake Forest just
got easier and cheaper if gas prices have been bugging you.
(00:24):
And a sweet 8 year old dog namedSammy who's basically already
house trained and just needs a couch to call his own.
Hmm, I might have to run down there.
I'm Steve Road and here's your good morning.
Good news for Wake County. You will not believe how glad I
am you're back with me today. So let's get into it and stick
(00:47):
around. I got your dad joke for you at
the end. It's safe for all the kiddos and
cars. All right, so something kind of
magical is happening at Dick's Park.
There are these giant trolls. I mean, I'm talking massive.
And they're made entirely from recycled stuff, old barn wood
fences, even bourbon barrels. The News and Observer says
(01:11):
around 500 volunteers have been working on these things, and
they're almost done. I might have to run down there
and look at that. I mean, think about that for a
second. 500 people showed up to turn trash into art.
That's the kind of project that makes you wonder what your
neighborhood could build if everyone just decided to show
(01:34):
up. I mean, heck, we have a tough
enough time getting the entranceto our neighborhood mode.
Think about building all this stuff.
Wow. I kind of need to see what 500
people can create when they get weird with Old Barnwood.
If you've been looking for a weekend stroll destination, and
this might be it, drop by Dick'sPark.
(01:56):
And I'm curious, what do you think about having giant art
installations like this in our parks?
Let me know using the contact form at tapyournews.com.
Speaking of making life easier around here, if you're in Wake
Forest and gas prices or traffichave been getting to you, well,
(02:16):
go Triangles got you covered. Wake Weekly says starting
November 9th, they're rolling out all day express service.
And that's supposed to mean better connections to Triangle
Town Center and straight into downtown Raleigh.
And you know what's nice optionsif the traffic on Capital Blvd.
is making you rethink your life choices.
(02:38):
I mean, sometimes it's just gridlock.
Here's your out. November 9th is when it starts.
Mark it on your calendar. All right, last one and this one
is for the dog. People like me.
If your couch is missing, someone to share it with.
There's an 8 year old sweetheartat the SPCA of Wake County named
(03:01):
Sammy Wral. Says he's fully neutered, all
grown up and ready to go home. None of that puppy chaos, just a
calm, reliable buddy waiting forhis forever spot.
Older dogs are kind of underrated, you know?
I've adopted older dogs in the past.
(03:22):
They're past the chewing everything phase and they just
want to hang out and be loved and be part of your routine.
If that sounds like what you need, Sammy's the guy.
Go meet him. If you want more information on
any of these stories, check out the episode description.
I got links to everything for you right there.
(03:43):
And hey, if you're enjoying this, hold on a minute, stick
around for your dad joke, but also be sure to follow the
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change their outlook on the day.All right, that's what I got for
(04:03):
you. What's going on right here in
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(04:32):
ready for this? Who won the neck decorating
contest? It was a tie.
All right, I'll see you next time.
Bye.
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