It’s Tuesday, September 9th — your daily Wake County news update in five minutes. Today: county leaders debate the future of Wake’s landfill, Dix Park prepares for its Inter-Tribal Powwow, and Cary police investigate a body found near a shopping center. We’ll also cover a Rock Quarry Road shooting, a Holly Springs teen turning plastic waste into swimsuits, and NC State gearing up for its rivalry game against Wake Forest. Stick around through the end for your daily dad joke — a quick laugh before you head out the door. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Wake County wakes up with news you can use: Raleigh lands its very own Monopoly game, a confirmed tuberculosis case at a local high school, safety updates including a DWI crash into a police car, and a hit-and-run at Carolina Kettle. Plus, a proud community moment as Holly Springs names a new police K-9 in honor of fallen deputy Ned Byrd. Toss in a grandfatherly bit of wisdom, a friendly weather update, and — of course — today’s dad joke. It’s your five-minute neighborly news fix, right in your ears. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Wake County’s news starts with a major meth bust that deputies say may have saved hundreds of lives. WakeMed’s CEO is charting big expansion plans, and the Hedingham trial date remains locked for February. Raleigh also got a treat as James Taylor played his greatest hits for a hometown crowd. Holly Springs honored Deputy Ned Byrd with a new K-9 officer, and Dix Park is preparing for a free fall festival. All that, plus today’s dad joke to close the week. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Thursday in Wake County: a Wake Forest day care worker faces charges after two children were hurt, today’s warm and mostly dry forecast, a Raleigh mansion with an FBI past finally sells, Wake County students bounce back in test scores and graduation rates, plans for a new data center in Apex, eighteen fun things to do in Raleigh this week, and the family-friendly Pet Parade. Neighborly news in five minutes for Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, RTP, RDU, and the Wake County Board — plus your daily dad joke. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Wake County woke up to flashing lights near Wendell after an overnight shooting, plus the first draft of school reassignment plans could affect families in Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon, and Apex. Raleigh leaders are pointing to encouraging crime trends, while neighbors near the South Wake Landfill are pushing for action on intensifying odors. For something lighter, there’s a free NC Symphony concert in Raleigh and the Stardust & Stories book festival at Fletcher Park is just weeks away. And of course, we’ll wrap with your daily dad joke — so don’t miss it. Get the weather, the news, and a smile in five minutes or less. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

A woman was injured in a Raleigh shooting and a man’s been detained, raising concerns in a local neighborhood. In Cary, a BMW flipped dangerously close to train tracks, while Raleigh police arrested a man for secret peeping at Best Buy. We’ll also preview Lafayette Village’s Oktoberfest — complete with bratwurst, beer, and the famous Wiener Dog Races — plus Cary’s Art Swarm festival and how you can weigh in on Wake County’s housing plans before the September deadline. Stay tuned until the end for your daily dad joke.

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Wake County starts the week with a mix of heavy and light stories. A downtown Raleigh shooting left one person injured and a suspect behind bars. We’ll also update you on a hit-and-run that knocked down power lines on Dixie Trail, plus the bittersweet final game for the Carolina Mudcats in Zebulon. Senator Mark Kelly brought national attention to Raleigh during a veterans town hall, and big changes are on the horizon with the Eastern Wake Area Plan. On the lighter side, fall festivals are about to pack our weekends with funnel cakes, corn mazes, and local fun.

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Wake County schools are revamping cafeteria meals with real cooking and local food. In Raleigh, basketball coach LeVelle Moton breaks ground on affordable homes where he once played. And 23,000 women are turning Facebook friendships into real brunches.

This 8-minute episode brings you feel-good stories from around Wake County — no doom, no drama, just real people doing something good.

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In this episode of Good Morning Wake County, we explore the local news that brings good news to Cary. What if your office had child care built in — and your local airstrip had a second life as a flight school?

Join us as we meet two innovative Wake County locals who saw a need and created solutions. One transformed a Cary coworking space into a support hub for working parents, while the other rejuvenated a sleepy airfield near Fuquay into a training ground for aspiring pilots.

This is a story of momentum and imagination, highlighting how good neighbors help each other level up. ☀️ Start your day with something good – and don't miss the dad joke about coffee at the end.

🎧 Good Morning Wake County brings you real news, real neighbors, and no drama. Tune in for vibrant stories that showcase the spirit of our community.

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In this episode of Good Morning Wake County, we explore local good news featuring a Raleigh native who transforms a downtown plant shop into a community haven and a Cary tech firm’s AI that helps guide 700,000 births last year. These two inspiring Wake County stories showcase how overlooked news and innovation can help life thrive — one nurtured by soil and sunlight, the other advanced through algorithms and urgent care. Visit ⁠TapYourNews.com⁠ to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.