David Klien

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

Saturday, July 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1996, Hurricane Bertha made landfall in southeastern North Carolina as a Category 2 hurricane with 116-mph winds at the Frying … Continue reading Saturday, July 12, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, American baseball player Burgess Whitehead was born in Tarboro. A second baseman who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, … Continue reading Sunday, June 29, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, American auto racer Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson was born in Wilkes County. Considered one of the most influential drivers … Continue reading Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Awards, considered the state’s highest civilian honor. Since its inception, 250 notable … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025