David Klien

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, American political adviser Hamilton Jordan was born in Charlotte. He was raised in Albany, Georgia, where he grew up … Continue reading Sunday, September 21, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, Ralph Ketner was born in Cabarrus County. Ketner co-founded Food Town (later renamed Food Lion) in 1957. His low-price … Continue reading Saturday, September 20, 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, the Spanish Flu hit the port city of Wilmington. Within a week, more than 400 cases had been reported. … Continue reading Friday, September 19, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, American NFL defensive tackle Chester McGlockton was born in Whiteville. McGlockton was a standout Clemson freshman and a 1992 … Continue reading Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, Hurricane Florence, a Category 1 storm, made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, bringing record-breaking rainfall, severe flooding, and 51 fatalities. … Continue reading Sunday, September 14, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Hurricane Diana made landfall in the Cape Fear region as a Category 2 storm with sustained winds up to … Continue reading Saturday, September 13, 2025

Flyover North Carolina Visitor spending in Durham County hit $1.16 billion in 2024, supporting over 7,700 jobs and generating $81 million in state and local tax revenue, a new study found. … Continue reading Sunday, September 7, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2019, Hurricane Dorian’s eye missed Cape Fear, North Carolina, by about 30 miles and instead made landfall on Hatteras Island … Continue reading Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunday, August 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, at 9:50 p.m., the largest earthquake ever recorded on the East Coast rattled Charleston, South Carolina, cracking chimneys and … Continue reading Sunday, August 31, 2025

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, actor, playwright, essayist, and politician Ben Jones—best known for his role as Cooter, the mechanic, on the 1979-85 show … Continue reading Saturday, August 30, 2025