New Barbecue Opens in Cary, Soccer Tournament Stays Through 2029 & Teen Builds Woodcarving Business | Good Morning Wake County - Good News

New Barbecue Opens in Cary, Soccer Tournament Stays Through 2029 & Teen Builds Woodcarving Business | Good Morning Wake County - Good News

Author: Steve Rhode - Local Good News Podcast Host October 29, 2025 Duration: 6:03

Great way to start your Tuesday! Downtown Cary gets a serious new barbecue spot from pitmaster Jake Wood, the world's biggest soccer tournament just committed to calling Cary home through 2029, the West Regional Library is back after major renovations, and a Wakefield High senior is turning woodcarving into a real business while everyone else worries about AI.

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Start your morning with Good Morning Wake County-Your Daily Dose of Good News. Each episode is a brief, focused look at the positive stories happening right here in our community, hosted by Steve Rhode. This isn't your typical news cycle; instead, it's a deliberate search for the encouraging and often overlooked moments that define Wake County. You'll hear about local entrepreneurs whose small ideas are making a big difference, volunteers whose quiet work strengthens our neighborhoods, and everyday people whose actions create genuine connection. Steve delivers these narratives in a concise, friendly format designed to fit into your morning routine, offering a genuine alternative to the day's louder headlines. Tuning into this podcast means beginning your day with a reminder of what's going right, highlighting the specific characters and efforts that collectively make this area unique. It’s a daily habit for anyone who believes that local news should inform and inspire, providing a reliable source of optimism directly from the places you know.
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