SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1776, North Carolina’s Fourth Provincial Congress convened in Halifax. President Samuel Johnston of Edenton noted strong local support for independence … Continue reading Saturday, April 4, 2026

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, a large forest fire in Rutherford County raged for a week, burning between 8,000 and 10,000 acres of woodland, … Continue reading Friday, April 3, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, President Andrew Johnson issued Proclamation 153, declaring Confederate insurrection at an end in 10 Confederate states: Georgia, South Carolina, … Continue reading Thursday, April 2, 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, the U.S. Army activated its first helicopter battalion, the 8th Transportation Battalion, at Fort Bragg. This milestone unit marked … Continue reading Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Good Morning. On this day in 1993, actor Brandon Lee, 28, was accidentally shot to death during the filming of The Crow in Wilmington, when he … Continue reading Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Monday, March 30, 2026 Good Morning. On this day in 1955, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Pupil Assignment Act in response to the 1954 Brown v. Board of … Continue reading Monday, March 30, 2026

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, UNC freshman Michael Jordan hit a clutch 16-foot jump shot with 15 seconds left, giving the Tar Heels a … Continue reading Sunday, March 29, 2026

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1984, a deadly tornado outbreak struck the Carolinas and Georgia, spawning 24 confirmed tornadoes, including several F4 and F3 storms. … Continue reading Saturday, March 28, 2026

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, tap dancer and actor Harold Nicholas was born in Winston-Salem. Acclaimed for his innovative footwork in 1930s and 1940s … Continue reading Friday, March 27, 2026

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, as the Civil War neared its end, just under 6,000 Union cavalrymen led by Gen. George Stoneman advanced between … Continue reading Thursday, March 26, 2026