David Klien

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly established the North Carolina School of the Arts with a $325,000 appropriation, offering programs … Continue reading Saturday, June 21, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025 Happy Father’s Day! On this day in 1970, the Land of Oz theme park opened on Beech Mountain in Avery County. Based on The Wizard of Oz … Continue reading Sunday, June 15, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, John Scott Trotter, American arranger and orchestra leader, was born in Charlotte. Trotter was best known for conducting the John … Continue reading Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, American professional wrestler Chris Chavis, known as Tatanka, was born in Pembroke. He appeared on WWE SmackDown! and WWF … Continue reading Sunday, June 8, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1758, North Carolina Gov. Arthur Dobbs called for a day of fasting and prayer, marking one of the colony’s earliest … Continue reading Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, legendary actor Andy Griffith,—best known for his roles as Sheriff Andy Taylor and attorney Ben Matlock—was born in Mount … Continue reading Sunday, June 1, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, representatives of Mecklenburg County signed the Mecklenburg Resolves in response to escalating tensions with Great Britain following the battles … Continue reading Saturday, May 31, 2025

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, the worst mining accident in North Carolina history occurred when explosions killed 53 men in Farmville’s Coal Glen mine. … Continue reading Sunday, May 25, 2025

Saturday, May 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, NFL defensive end Troy Barnett was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina. A University of North Carolina alum, Barnett played for … Continue reading Saturday, May 24, 2025

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, Asheville resident Kiffin Rockwell became the first American to down an enemy aircraft in World War I while serving … Continue reading Sunday, May 18, 2025