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Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, a different Hurricane Helene raked the North Carolina coast. It brought wind gusts up to 135 mph in Wilmington … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Jesse “Sweet Joe” Russell was born in Henderson. Russell was a tenor vocalist who rose to fame as a … Continue reading Thursday, September 25, 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, actor Josh Brolin wed model Kathryn Boyd in Cashiers. The wedding was attended by family and close friends, including … Continue reading Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, American rock bassist and vocalist Steve Boone from the band The Lovin’ Spoonful was born in Camp Lejeune. The … Continue reading Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1711, Tuscarora Indians, perceiving a threat from a Swiss colony at New Bern, massacred over 130 settlers and wounded or … Continue reading Monday, September 22, 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton set an NFL rookie record when he threw for 432 yards against the Green … Continue reading Thursday, September 18, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, American illustrator and cartoonist Hope Larson was born. Raised in Asheville, Larson is known for graphic novels including Salamander Dream, … Continue reading Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, a torpedo from Japanese submarine I-19 struck the USS North Carolina on her port side, creating a 32-by-18-foot hole. … Continue reading Monday, September 15, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, American singer and songwriter Ben Folds of Ben Folds Five was born in Winston-Salem. The alternative rock singer, songwriter, … Continue reading Friday, September 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, American short story writer O. Henry, whose real name was William Sydney Porter, was born in Greensboro. In 1882, … Continue reading Thursday, September 11, 2025