SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1783, North Carolina Gov. Alexander Martin proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and peace. In Salem (now known as Old … Continue reading Saturday, July 4, 2026

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2014, Hurricane Arthur intensified into a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds and made landfall around 11:15 p.m. near … Continue reading Friday, July 3, 2026

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, North Carolina’s first Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) store opened in Wilson. This marked the end of statewide Prohibition—which had … Continue reading Thursday, July 2, 2026

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, Everett Case officially began his tenure as NC State men’s basketball head coach. A highly successful leader, Case guided … Continue reading Wednesday, July 1, 2026

TUESDSAY, JUNE 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Freedom Rallies began in Williamston. Organized by Golden Frinks and Sarah Small, these civil rights protests at Green Memorial … Continue reading Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Flyover North Carolina A dangerous heat wave is on track to make this the hottest Fourth of July in decades for central North Carolina, and somehow, a baby decided Saturday … Continue reading Monday, June 29, 2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1947, the USS North Carolina was decommissioned after distinguished WWII service in the Pacific, where she earned 15 battle stars … Continue reading Saturday, June 26, 2026

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1986, country singer, actress, and TV personality Kellie Pickler was born in Albemarle. She gained fame on American Idol Season … Continue reading Sunday, June 28, 2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, NFL football player Jerris McPhail was born in Clinton. He played college football at Wake Forest and East Carolina … Continue reading Friday, June 26, 2026

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly rushed through the Speaker Ban Law. It barred Communist Party members, those advocating the … Continue reading Thursday, June 25, 2026