David Klien

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was born in New Bern. She served in President Trump’s first term as … Continue reading Saturday, October 4, 2025

Sunday, September 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, Southern Power Company, now Duke Energy, broke ground on Cowan’s Ford Dam on the Catawba River, creating the beginnings … Continue reading Sunday, September 28, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Good Morning. On this day in 2024, Hurricane Helene moved through North Carolina as a tropical storm and caused severe flooding, 108 fatalities, and billions in damage … Continue reading Saturday, September 27, 2025

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