SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Shawnee rock guitarist Fred Lincoln, aka “Link,” Wray, was born in Dunn. He overcame childhood measles, which weakened his eyesight, … Continue reading Saturday, May 2, 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, American rock bassist Johnny Colt (born Charles Brandt) was born in Cherry Point. Colt played with the Black Crowes … Continue reading Friday, May 1, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, Beaufort native and NASA astronaut Michael J. Smith was born. A U.S. Navy captain and Vietnam veteran with more … Continue reading Thursday, April 30, 2026

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, the Houston Texans selected NC State’s Mario Williams, a 6-foot-6, 292-pound standout, with their first overall pick in the … Continue reading Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1993, legendary NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano, “Jimmy V,” died of cancer at the age of 47. Valvano led … Continue reading Tuesday, April 28, 2026

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Enos “Country” Slaughter was born near Roxboro. Slaughter rose from farm roots to become … Continue reading Monday, April 27, 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, tennis player John Isner was born in Greensboro. The 6-foot-10 right-hander turned professional in 2007 and won 16 Association … Continue reading Sunday, April 26, 2026

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union forces opened a heavy bombardment on Fort Macon from land and sea. Outmatched by superior artillery, the Confederate … Continue reading Saturday, April 25, 2026

V FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, the Asheville Citizen-Times reviewed Western North Carolina native Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, the 49th volume in the … Continue reading Friday, April 24, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, Sam Ervin, a U.S. Senator from Morganton, died at the age of 88 in Winston-Salem. Ervin, a Democrat, gained … Continue reading Thursday, April 23, 2026