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Pinball Speakeasy Rises—And So Does a Giant Loop Road

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One story hides behind a hallway in Morrisville: a neon-lit pinball sanctuary where friendships thrive. The other is a billion-dollar highway project reshaping life in Wake County. Today’s stories are about the places we build—one for joy, one for speed—and how they change everything from morning commutes to who we become. Plus, a dad joke that proves ambition isn’t just for people… roads want promotions too.
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When 1% Becomes Everything. Good News to Start Today.

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Today we share incredible stories of second chances and service from right here in Wake County and beyond. From John Walter’s miraculous recovery after defying 1% survival odds following a tragic accident near Wakefield High School, to twenty new firefighters who chose to run toward sirens through Wake Tech’s Career in a Year program.

Plus, meet the Taylor family in Oklahoma who are teaching their kids that service isn’t just an act, it’s a way of seeing the world. These are the stories that remind us good news is happening all around us – sometimes it’s as simple as showing up with your whole heart.

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