David Klien

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1751, the North-Carolina Gazette, the state’s first newspaper, was launched by printer James Davis in New Bern. It focused on … Continue reading Saturday, August 9, 2025

Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, the North Carolina General Assembly designated the Honor and Remember Flag as a symbol of recognition of U.S. Armed … Continue reading Monday, August 4, 2025

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2020, Hurricane Isaias, a Category 1 storm, made landfall at Ocean Isle Beach with 85 mph winds. Isaias caused significant … Continue reading Sunday, August 3, 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1781, British forces clashed with North Carolina militia near Wilmington in a skirmish now referred to as the Battle of … Continue reading Saturday, August 2, 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, North Carolina’s first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place in Halifax, followed by the state’s first … Continue reading Friday, August 1, 2025

Sunday, July 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1844, the wing of the U.S. Mint in Charlotte that housed the coin presses was severely damaged by a fire, disrupting … Continue reading Sunday, July 27, 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, Colonel William S. McArthur Jr. was born in Laurinburg. A West Point and Georgia Tech graduate, he served in … Continue reading Saturday, July 26, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1838, playwright and theatrical manager Augustin Daly was born in Plymouth, North Carolina. He lived most of his life in … Continue reading Sunday, July 20, 2025

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1779, the North Carolina Brigade, which included the 1st North Carolina Regiment, was reassigned to the Highlands Department and then, … Continue reading Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Vernon Rudolph opened the first Krispy Kreme shop in Winston-Salem, using a secret recipe for yeast-raised doughnuts, which is … Continue reading Sunday, July 13, 2025