Year: 2025

We begin with the extraordinary legacy of Lunsford Lane, a man born into slavery in Raleigh, North Carolina, who returned not for vengeance but for love. His story lit a fire in two children, Anna Julia Cooper and Charles N. Hunter, who would go on to shape American education and history.

Then we travel to Philadelphia, where doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine used groundbreaking gene-editing technology to save baby KJ from a deadly condition called CPS1 deficiency.

Next, we follow hikers Krissy Tower and Gavin MacNeil through Prince Edward Island’s Island Walk, where a rainy night turned into a heartwarming stay with local hero Ellen Locke in Fortune Cove. Her porch — and her kindness — made all the difference.

In Garner, North Carolina, we meet Pamela Noel, who thought she won $2,000 on a scratch-off… until the North Carolina Education Lottery told her it was actually $1 million. She chose a Hyundai Genesis — and a debt-free future.

Finally, we visit Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where 8-year-old entrepreneur Aubrey Brosch runs Aubrey’s Farm Adventures, selling eggs and handmade goods, all while charming the local Chamber of Commerce and going viral online.

These are feel-good stories of resilience, kindness, hope, and hard work — stories to make your coffee warmer and your morning better.

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In this episode of Good Morning Wake County, host Steve shares four powerful stories of people who saw something broken and stepped up to fix it.

From the rugged backcountry of Colorado where the Good Samaritan Remediation Act offers hope for toxic mine cleanup, to a Denver contractor whose stolen tools sparked a wave of community kindness.

You’ll hear how a WWII dog tag lost in a 1945 plane crash on the Isle of Man made its way back to a family in Philadelphia, and how one new dad in Raleigh, North Carolina, started the Raleigh Stroller Society to help fathers find connection and support.

These aren’t stories about headlines — they’re about heart. About the folks who repair not just tools and landscapes, but faith, memory, and community.

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Feel-good news is alive and well — and today’s stories prove it.

An HVAC team in Scottsdale, Arizona shows up unannounced to fix a shelter’s broken air conditioning. A nurse-led reunion in San Jose gives Jerry and Judie Butler one final moment after 66 years of marriage. And in Clermont, Florida, someone finds $2,000 at an ATM… and returns every penny.

Join host Steve for stories of kindness, integrity, and everyday heroes — from Family Promise of Greater Phoenix to Good Samaritan Hospital and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

This is the kind of good news that sticks with you.

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In this enlightening episode of Good Morning Wake County, we bring you feel-good news stories that uplift and inspire. We start with a remarkable tribute as Karin Neilson fulfills her late husband Stephen’s dream by launching his ashes into space aboard a Celestis memorial flight. As a lifelong fan of space exploration, Stephen’s wishes come true as he circles the Earth, reminding us that dreams transcend life itself.

Next, we journey to Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park to meet the unique Goat Crew, the 30 goats, including fan favorites Bernie and Pastrami, tirelessly working to restore the park’s beauty by tackling invasive plants the natural way. Led by Stephen Paul from Goats on the Go, these goats not only protect the environment but charm the community.

Lastly, we share a heartfelt story from Blount County, Tennessee, where community spirit shines in the wake of adversity. After Deputy Tim Pace lost his home to a fire, fellow deputy Ryan Hickman rallied the community, raising over $21,000 and support for the Pace family in just 24 hours. This is a profound reminder that kindness can flourish even in tough times.

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Today’s episode of Feel Good News highlights remarkable stories of hope and kindness, starting with the miraculous return of Charlie, a lost dog who found his way home after 2.5 years in Raleigh.

Next, we celebrate hero road foreman Dale Iles, who bravely rescued a man from a fiery truck crash in Iowa.

And we finish on a heartwarming note with 11-year-old Ella Young in East Lincoln, Mississippi, showcasing her handmade jewelry at the Brookhaven Kid’s Mini Market, brightening the community one piece at a time.

Tune in for these inspiring feel-good news stories that remind us of the extraordinary kindness present in our everyday lives.

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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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Dive into today’s feel good news with incredible stories of community spirit and compassion.

A baby falls out of a moving car in Lumberton, North Carolina, and three strangers, along with quick-moving EMS and police, race to save his life. In Davenport, Iowa, a $3,000 medical helmet goes missing, until a man named Scott Cline sees a post in the What’s Going On Quad Cities Facebook group and quietly mails it back. And in Wake County, even the cauliflower gets eaten thanks to a student-powered food-share program that’s turning unopened lunches into lifelines.

You’ll hear about:

• Flynn from Cedar Falls, and the community that showed up for him
• Scott Cline from Davenport, who turned a Facebook post into a small act of big kindness
• The fast response from Lumberton’s police and EMS, and the man who blocked traffic with his truck
• Students and staff at Millbrook and Dillard Drive schools helping others one snack at a time

These stories could’ve ended badly. But they didn’t.

KFDM News Story: https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-good-samaritan-rescues-baby-after-car-seat-flies-out-at-busy-lumberton-intersect

Food Waste Story: https://www.wral.com/news/education/more-wake-schools-turning-wasted-food-into-snacks-for-students-june-2025/

Medical Helmet Story: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/good-news/lost-baby-helmet-davenport-whats-going-on-quad-cities-post-mailed-to-family/526-149990fa-6059-4435-a797-ef6bcb26d621

Today’s episode takes you on a tour of North Carolina’s most surprising — and inspiring — feel-good stories.

We start in Johnston County, where high school students are skipping the minimum wage grind and jumping straight into $52,000-a-year jobs in pharmaceutical manufacturing thanks to a one-semester BioWork program funded by industry giants like Novo Nordisk and Grifols.

Then we head to the airport, where the TSA had to remind travelers that their Costco membership cards — as beloved as they may be — do not count as federal ID. (Yes, really.)

Next up, a lost-and-found tale from a Walmart in North Carolina, where a little boy named Grayson lost his beloved stuffed animal — named simply “Dog” — and a kind stranger named Ashley France not only reunited them, but gave Dog a scrapbook-worthy adventure story to take home.

And finally, we light a candle — literally — with Philip Freeman, a Raleigh Navy veteran and deep-sea diver who turned his wife’s mosquito problem into Murphy’s Naturals, a nationally distributed bug-repellent company that gives back to the planet, veterans, and local jobs.

From biotech dreams in Clayton to citronella candles in Wake County, this episode is a reminder that good news doesn’t just happen — good neighbors make it happen.

In today’s episode of Good Morning Wake County, Steve brings you three stories of quiet strength and second chances.

We start in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where David Peters turned his struggles with addiction into a national Facebook support group called Never Give Up — now 15,000 members strong and led by his brother Jason Peters. It helped transform the life of Chris Puddy, a former drug dealer turned restaurant general manager at Greece E Spoon.

Then we head to San Diego, California, where Cambodian refugee Steve Yeng, paralyzed by polio and raised in a refugee camp, built a peanut butter whiskey empire called Skrewball with his wife Brittany — a brand that went from outsider idea to national sensation, eventually partnering with Pernod Ricard (the makers of Jameson).

Finally, we travel to Bessemer, Alabama, just outside Birmingham, where Bryan Odom, once incarcerated, now hires others like him at Expedited Transport Agency — thanks to the Second Chance Hiring Fair founded by District Attorney Lynniece Washington and supported by U.S. Pipe and the Birmingham Business Alliance.

It’s a show about redemption, grit, and the surprising power of being seen.

🎧 Plus: a Dad joke you’ll be telling in the carpool lane.
🗺️ Stories from: Sheboygan, San Diego, and Bessemer
👥 Featuring: David Peters, Jason Peters, Chris Puddy, Steve Yeng, Brittany Yeng, Bryan Odom, Lynniece Washington
🛠️ Organizations: Never Give Up, Greece E Spoon, Skrewball Whiskey, Expedited Transport Agency, U.S. Pipe, Birmingham Business Alliance, Pernod Ricard

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