David Klien

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1856, a Republican UNC chemistry professor named Benjamin S. Hedrick became the only faculty member in the university’s history to … Continue reading Tuesday, October 1, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 On this day in 1896, a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph finally dissipated after ravaging Cuba, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Washington, … Continue reading Monday, September 30, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1827, Hiram R. Revels was born in Fayetteville. He became the first black man in Congress as a Republican U.S. … Continue reading Friday, September 27, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1780, Lord Charles Cornwallis’ British troops outnumbered a combative force of North Carolina Patriots commanded by Gen. William Lee Davidson … Continue reading Thursday, September 26, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1954, North Carolina State University’s football team defeated the University of North Carolina, its in-state rival, 20-6. The teams face … Continue reading Wednesday, September 25, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1968, 60 Minutes debuted on CBS. Soon after its launch, Wilmington native Charles Kuralt joined the cast and remained a … Continue reading Tuesday, September 24, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1971, Arizona Cardinals running back and kick returner Ryan Terry was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Terry developed a … Continue reading Friday, September 20, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 Arrrrr! On this day in 1995, friends John Baur and Mark Summers of Albany, Oregon proclaimed September 19 Talk Like a Pirate Day after pirate-talking their way … Continue reading Thursday, September 19, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1958, the Wilmington Community College Board of Trustees agreed to purchase land off N.C. Highway 132 for Wilmington College’s first … Continue reading Wednesday, September 18, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1960, Democratic nominee for president John F. Kennedy delivered a speech in Greensboro while campaigning across the state with North … Continue reading Tuesday, September 17, 2024