Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, the Spanish Flu hit the port city of Wilmington. Within a week, more than 400 cases had been reported. … Continue reading Friday, September 19, 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

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, American NFL defensive tackle Chester McGlockton was born in Whiteville. McGlockton was a standout Clemson freshman and a 1992 … Continue reading Tuesday, September 16, 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

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, Hurricane Florence, a Category 1 storm, made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, bringing record-breaking rainfall, severe flooding, and 51 fatalities. … Continue reading Sunday, September 14, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1984, Hurricane Diana made landfall in the Cape Fear region as a Category 2 storm with sustained winds up to … Continue reading Saturday, September 13, 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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, General Griffith Rutherford attacked and burned the Cherokee town of Nikwasi during the Rutherford Trace, a campaign to weaken … Continue reading Wednesday, September 10, 2025