David Klien

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day in 1891, the North Carolina Confederate Soldiers’ Home was established by an act of the General Assembly. Efforts led by … Continue reading Saturday, February 14, 2026

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Westray Battle Boyce, who was born in Rocky Mount, was promoted to lieutenant colonel and awarded the Legion of … Continue reading Sunday, February 8, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Sammy Johns was born in Charlotte. Johns is best known for his 1975 hit Chevy Van, which peaked … Continue reading Saturday, February 7, 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro opened on the 50th anniversary of the Woolworth sit-ins. Located … Continue reading Sunday, February 1, 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, NFL defensive end Mario Williams was born in Richlands. Williams was drafted first overall in the 2006 NFL Draft and … Continue reading Saturday, January 31, 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, North Carolina-born actress Ava Gardner died in her London apartment at the age of 67. Born in Grabtown, she … Continue reading Sunday, January 25, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, a B-52G bomber carrying two nuclear weapons crashed near Goldsboro after a structural failure during flight. Three of the … Continue reading Saturday, January 24, 2026

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, a Ku Klux Klan rally near Maxton aimed to intimidate the Lumbee Indian community. Hundreds of armed Lumbee residents … Continue reading Sunday, January 18, 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, singer-actor Randy Boone was born in Fayetteville. He was best known as the guitar-strumming ranch hand Randy Benton on the … Continue reading Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, Tab Smith was born in Kinston. A renowned alto saxophonist who played with Count Basie and Lucky Millinder, Smith … Continue reading Sunday, January 11, 2026