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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1975, scientists announced the discovery of the oldest known animal fossils in the U.S.—marine worm imprints found in volcanic ash … Continue reading Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, The State magazine, now known as Our State, debuted for 10 cents a copy and achieved instant success despite tough … Continue reading Tuesday, June 3, 2025

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, a Raleigh newspaper titled the North Carolina Standard first referenced the state’s “Tar Heel” nickname. The term is later … Continue reading Monday, June 2, 2025

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1832, American Brig. Gen. George Doherty Johnston was born in Hillsborough. Two days after being promoted to brigadier general in … Continue reading Friday, May 30, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1810, American politician and Brevet Major General Solomon Meredith was born in Guilford County. Meredith moved to Indiana in 1829 … Continue reading Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, paving the way for treaties that forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans … Continue reading Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025 Happy Memorial Day! On this day in 1859, High Point was chartered. Its name was inspired by its location at the crossroads of the North Carolina … Continue reading Monday, May 26, 2025

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, American baseball player Clyde King was born in Goldsboro. King was a pitcher, scout, pitching coach, manager, and general … Continue reading Friday, May 23, 2025

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, the 1st North Carolina Regiment was dispatched to Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville, Florida, for service in the Spanish-American … Continue reading Thursday, May 22, 2025