David Klien

Sunday, May 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, Eric Rudolph, the fugitive Olympic Park bomber wanted for the deadly bombings in Atlanta in 1996 and in Birmingham … Continue reading Sunday, May 31, 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1832, Confederate Brig. Gen. George Doherty Johnston was born in Hillsborough. He settled in Alabama and commanded the 25th Alabama … Continue reading Saturday, May 30, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, R&B guitarist and singer Sonny Forriest was born in Pendleton. A Korean War Air Force veteran, Forrest played with … Continue reading Thursday, May 21, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, residents of Mecklenburg County are said to have adopted the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. According to the account, local … Continue reading Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, Harlem Globetrotter Frederick “Curly” Neal was born in Greensboro. Known for his magical dribbling and shooting, Neal played 22 … Continue reading Tuesday, May 19, 2026

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, over 200 students from Fayetteville State Teachers College launched the first organized protest march in Fayetteville. Led by the … Continue reading Monday, May 18, 2026

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, inventor Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner was born in Monroe. She was a prolific black inventor who started her career … Continue reading Sunday, May 17, 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Confederate blockade runner and CSS Florida commander John Newland Maffitt died. Maffitt is credited with making the Confederacy’s last … Continue reading Friday, May 15, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, standout Wake Forest running back and 1956 ACC Player of the Year Billy Ray Barnes was born. Drafted by … Continue reading Thursday, May 14, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, a moderate 4.0 earthquake struck McDowell County, causing minor damage, including cracked plaster at Micaville and Nebo, a loosened … Continue reading Wednesday, May 13, 2026