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Friday, October 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, shipbuilders were contracted to build the CSS Neuse, a Confederate ironclad that was completed in 1864. Part of its … Continue reading Friday, October 17, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, the North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the NC State Wolfpack 21-13. This year’s rivalry game is scheduled for … Continue reading Thursday, October 16, 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, Hurricane Hazel made landfall on the North Carolina-South Carolina border as a Category 4 hurricane. Hazel was the deadliest … Continue reading Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1938, actress Pat Finley was born in Asheville. Finley is best known for her roles on The Rockford Files, The … Continue reading Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the International Olympic Committee unanimously restored Jim Thorpe’s 1912 Olympic gold medals for the pentathlon and decathlon. They had … Continue reading Monday, October 13, 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, third-generation NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born in Kannapolis. Like his father, Dale Jr. was a master of … Continue reading Friday, October 10, 2025

Thursday, October 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1837, the 198-foot luxury steamboat Home wrecked off Ocracoke Island, marking the worst sea disaster in the area’s history. Poorly … Continue reading Thursday, October 9, 2025

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck eastern North Carolina, causing catastrophic flooding, strong winds, and a record 5.8-foot storm surge at Cape … Continue reading Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1906, James E. Webb, the NASA administrator for whom the James Webb Space Telescope was named, was born in Granville … Continue reading Tuesday, October 7, 2025

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, professional baseball outfielder Joe Frazier was born in Liberty. A left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, Frazier debuted in the … Continue reading Monday, October 6, 2025