SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, inventor Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner was born in Monroe. She was a prolific black inventor who started her career … Continue reading Sunday, May 17, 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Confederate blockade runner and CSS Florida commander John Newland Maffitt died. Maffitt is credited with making the Confederacy’s last … Continue reading Friday, May 15, 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1771, the Battle of Alamance took place when farmers known as Regulators clashed with Royal Governor William Tryon’s militia near … Continue reading Saturday, May 16, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, standout Wake Forest running back and 1956 ACC Player of the Year Billy Ray Barnes was born. Drafted by … Continue reading Thursday, May 14, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, a moderate 4.0 earthquake struck McDowell County, causing minor damage, including cracked plaster at Micaville and Nebo, a loosened … Continue reading Wednesday, May 13, 2026

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Wilmington’s Temple of Israel—the first synagogue in North Carolina—was formally dedicated, and Solomon Bear, a longtime president and key … Continue reading Tuesday, May 12, 2026

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2003, David Toms won the 2003 Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow, despite a disastrous 8 on the final hole. He … Continue reading Monday, May 11, 2026

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2025, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Greenback, Tennessee, was felt across Western North Carolina, in addition to other parts … Continue reading Sunday, May 10, 2026

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, Johnny Grant was born in Goldsboro—the radio and TV personality who became Hollywood’s beloved honorary mayor and spent decades … Continue reading Saturday, May 9, 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1953, the Atlantic Coast Conference was founded in Greensboro, when seven Southern Conference schools—Clemson, Duke, Maryland, UNC, NC State, South … Continue reading Friday, May 8, 2026