Tiny NICU patients at UNC Health Rex got the full Halloween treatment with adorable costumes, a Wake County toddler's potty training bribe turned into a forever friendship with an orange tabby named Cheese, Emily Swanson gets recognized as Teacher of the Week at Salem Middle, the Mistletoe Market returns to Wakefield High with 200 vendors, and Glenwood South is adding a ping-pong bar. Starting your day with stories like these isn't just nice - it reminds you that kindness, community, and joy show up in unexpected places.

Stories in this episode:

• https://abc11.com/post/nc-unc-health-rex-nicu-nurses-share-baby-halloween-photos/18088001/
• https://hoodline.com/2025/10/wake-county-family-s-potty-training-bribe-blossoms-into-beloved-pet-adoption-tale/
• https://wral.com/video/teacher-of-the-week-emily-swanson/22220910/
• https://triangleonthecheap.com/mistletoe-market-wakefield-high-school/
• https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/30/see-inside-glenwood-souths-new-ping-pong-bar

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