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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1958, NASA Astronaut and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Susan Helms was born in Charlotte. Helms graduated from the U.S. … Continue reading Wednesday, February 26, 2025

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1820, U.S. Rep. Felix Walker of North Carolina began a rambling speech on behalf of his Buncombe County constituents during … Continue reading Tuesday, February 25, 2025

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2007, American world champion track and field sprinter Marion Jones wed Barbadian Olympic sprinting bronze medalist Obadele Thompson at the … Continue reading Monday, February 24, 2025

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1828, the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper began circulating in North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama. It was the first Native newspaper … Continue reading Friday, February 21, 2025

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1865, General William T. Sherman’s troops left Columbia, South Carolina, and began their march toward North Carolina. “Bummers”—Union troops who … Continue reading Thursday, February 20, 2025

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1884, at least seven deadly tornadoes known as the “Enigma Outbreak” touched down from Mississippi to North Carolina. The true … Continue reading Wednesday, February 19, 2025

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1891, the North Carolina General Assembly established North Carolina’s first public institution to offer women higher education. Originally called the … Continue reading Tuesday, February 18, 2025

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1881, North Carolina authorized the Trustees of the State Library to print pre-1781 records, which produced The Colonial Records and … Continue reading Monday, February 17, 2025

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1943, American funk and soul saxophonist Maceo Parker was born in Kinston. Parker is best known for his work with … Continue reading Friday, February 14, 2025

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2010, UNC men’s basketball defeated NC State 74-61. However, Duke would be crowned ACC and NCAA champ that year. What will … Continue reading Thursday, February 13, 2025