David Klien

Sunday, June 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, American baseball player Burgess Whitehead was born in Tarboro. A second baseman who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, … Continue reading Sunday, June 29, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, American auto racer Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson was born in Wilkes County. Considered one of the most influential drivers … Continue reading Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Awards, considered the state’s highest civilian honor. Since its inception, 250 notable … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly established the North Carolina School of the Arts with a $325,000 appropriation, offering programs … Continue reading Saturday, June 21, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025 Happy Father’s Day! On this day in 1970, the Land of Oz theme park opened on Beech Mountain in Avery County. Based on The Wizard of Oz … Continue reading Sunday, June 15, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, John Scott Trotter, American arranger and orchestra leader, was born in Charlotte. Trotter was best known for conducting the John … Continue reading Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, American professional wrestler Chris Chavis, known as Tatanka, was born in Pembroke. He appeared on WWE SmackDown! and WWF … Continue reading Sunday, June 8, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1758, North Carolina Gov. Arthur Dobbs called for a day of fasting and prayer, marking one of the colony’s earliest … Continue reading Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, legendary actor Andy Griffith,—best known for his roles as Sheriff Andy Taylor and attorney Ben Matlock—was born in Mount … Continue reading Sunday, June 1, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, representatives of Mecklenburg County signed the Mecklenburg Resolves in response to escalating tensions with Great Britain following the battles … Continue reading Saturday, May 31, 2025