It’s Tuesday, September 9th — your daily Wake County news update in five minutes. Today: county leaders debate the future of Wake’s landfill, Dix Park prepares for its Inter-Tribal Powwow, and Cary police investigate a body found near a shopping center. We’ll also cover a Rock Quarry Road shooting, a Holly Springs teen turning plastic waste into swimsuits, and NC State gearing up for its rivalry game against Wake Forest. Stick around through the end for your daily dad joke — a quick laugh before you head out the door. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Wake County wakes up with news you can use: Raleigh lands its very own Monopoly game, a confirmed tuberculosis case at a local high school, safety updates including a DWI crash into a police car, and a hit-and-run at Carolina Kettle. Plus, a proud community moment as Holly Springs names a new police K-9 in honor of fallen deputy Ned Byrd. Toss in a grandfatherly bit of wisdom, a friendly weather update, and — of course — today’s dad joke. It’s your five-minute neighborly news fix, right in your ears. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

Wake County’s news starts with a major meth bust that deputies say may have saved hundreds of lives. WakeMed’s CEO is charting big expansion plans, and the Hedingham trial date remains locked for February. Raleigh also got a treat as James Taylor played his greatest hits for a hometown crowd. Holly Springs honored Deputy Ned Byrd with a new K-9 officer, and Dix Park is preparing for a free fall festival. All that, plus today’s dad joke to close the week. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.