Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News

Downtown 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/triangle/news/2025/10/17/raleigh-durham-fast50-awards-fastgrowing-companies.html

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Families 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 opening: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/15/betty-jane-boutique-holly-springs-peterson-station.html

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WakeMed 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.html
• Weatherby 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/news/2025/10/14/plexus-capital-new-investment-funds-small-business.html
• Cardinal Civil IPO: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/14/cardinal-civil-contracting-ipo-public-cdnl-nasdaq.html

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A 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 honeymoon
• Raleigh Rotary 250 trees for 250 years
• Aaron Parker earns MVP honors
• Cary Night Market October 17 with pet costume contest
• Toastique grand opening rewards

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Thousands 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 grants statewide: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/10/06/north-carolina-arts-council-awards-11-million-grants-organizations-statewide

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Tomorrow 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 Good Hope Farm: https://triangleonthecheap.com/good-hope-farm-cary/
• Hurricanes season opener win: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/jarvis-new-arrival-miller-help-hurricanes-beat-devils-6-3-in-season-opener/22192930/
• Swiss investment in Holly Springs: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/swiss-med-tech-firm-investing-195-million-to-build-first-north-american-facility-in-holly-springs/
• Raleigh's tallest residential tower: https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-groundbreaking-tallest-residential-tower/

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Raleigh 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 Raleigh
• Trophy Brewing's breast cancer support beer
• Canes 20th anniversary of Stanley Cup win
• Carolina Courage $10M investment
• New Bowling Road Elementary School in Fuquay-Varina
• Toys 'R' Us returns to Crabtree Mall

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Raleigh'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 District
• Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church
• Swing Racquet + Paddle Sports Complex
• Focus Academy Charter School Approved
• Evergreen Wealth Management Hiring

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A 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=12033
• Walnut Creek information: https://www.coastalcreditunionmusicpark.com/

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Dog 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 Park
• Hum Sub Diwali Celebration
• 1st Classical Concert in Cary
• N.C. State Fair Special Event Days
• Peak Fall Color Timing in Cary
• Raleigh's Most Inspiring Stories

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