David Klien

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1997, North Carolina’s first major casino—Harrah’s Cherokee Casino—opened on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ reservation, signifying the culmination of … Continue reading Wednesday, November 13, 2024

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1860, secessionists met in Cleveland County, prompted by the Nov. 6 election of President Abraham Lincoln. Similar gatherings popped up … Continue reading Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1918, the Allied and Central Powers agreed to an Armistice to cease fighting during World War I. Before the Armistice … Continue reading Monday, November 11, 2024

FRIDAY, November 8, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2016, Republican Donald Trump was elected 45th President of the United States, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton with an Electoral College … Continue reading Friday, November 8, 2024

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1918, American evangelist Billy Graham was born in Charlotte. Graham’s large-scale preaching crusades and friendships with numerous U.S. presidents brought … Continue reading Thursday, November 7, 2024

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1935, Parker Brothers launched Monopoly, which sold 1,751,000 units during its first year. The board game featured North Carolina Avenue … Continue reading Tuesday, November 5, 2024

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1950, Charles R. Frazier, author of the 1997 best-selling novel Cold Mountain, was born in Asheville. While Frazier and his … Continue reading Monday, November 4, 2024

FRIDAY, November 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1859, Cape Lookout lighthouse was lit for the first time with a first-order Fresnel lens that still shines out for … Continue reading Friday, November 1, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 Happy Halloween! On this day in 1765, angry Wilmingtonians held a mock funeral for Liberty the day before the British Parliament’s Stamp Act went into effect. … Continue reading Thursday, October 31, 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1935, Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Perry was born in Williamston, North Carolina. Perry pitched from 1959 to 1975 and … Continue reading Wednesday, October 30, 2024