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Thursday, July 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1711, it was determined that former deputy governor Thomas Cary had fled North Carolina after Virginia Gov. Spotswood’s intervention ended … Continue reading Thursday, July 17, 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, the rain that caused the Great Flood of Asheville finally stopped, but the French Broad River—usually 380 feet wide—had stretched … Continue reading Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Flyover North Carolina Five North Carolina counties have responded to a July 3 letter from Dare County Board of Commissioners Chair Bob Woodard proposing the formation of a North Carolina … Continue reading Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Flyover North Carolina The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau was among 35 U.S. destinations selected for Destination Forward, the largest national study of its kind that explores how destination stewardship aligns … Continue reading Monday, July 14, 2025

Friday, July 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1850, stockholders formed the North Carolina Railroad Company, a year after a $3 million charter bill narrowly passed the House … Continue reading Friday, July 11, 2025

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, a hurricane with 107 mph winds traveled over the Gulf Coast, then through Alabama and eastern Tennessee, before settling … Continue reading Thursday, July 10, 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, American comic artist Murphy Anderson was born in Asheville. A major figure in the Silver Age of comics, Anderson … Continue reading Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1870, Gov. William Woods Holden declared a state of insurrection in Caswell County due to escalating violence and intimidation by … Continue reading Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, storms dropped half-dollar-sized hail and blew down trees in Wake and Wayne counties. Two days later, more widespread gusty … Continue reading Monday, July 7, 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, MLB pitcher Ray Scarborough was born in Mount Gilead. Scarborough attended Wake Forest University and broke into the majors … Continue reading Wednesday, July 23, 2025