Sunday, February 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Westray Battle Boyce, who was born in Rocky Mount, was promoted to lieutenant colonel and awarded the Legion of … Continue reading Sunday, February 8, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Sammy Johns was born in Charlotte. Johns is best known for his 1975 hit Chevy Van, which peaked … Continue reading Saturday, February 7, 2026

Friday, February 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, Forrest Harrill “Smoky” Burgess was born in Caroleen. He was a left-handed-hitting catcher and legendary pinch hitter from 1949 … Continue reading Friday, February 6, 2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, a U.S. Marine Corps court-martial at Camp Lejeune convicted former POW Pfc. Robert R. Garwood of collaborating with the … Continue reading Thursday, February 5, 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, at the Dean Smith Center, No. 1 Duke edged No. 17 UNC 83-81 in overtime. In the first Mike … Continue reading Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1834, Wake Forest Institute, the precursor to Wake Forest University, opened in the town of Wake Forest. The Baptist State … Continue reading Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, pitcher-hitter Wes Ferrell was born in Greensboro. The right-hander set a longstanding record with 37 career home runs as … Continue reading Monday, February 2, 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro opened on the 50th anniversary of the Woolworth sit-ins. Located … Continue reading Sunday, February 1, 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, NFL defensive end Mario Williams was born in Richlands. Williams was drafted first overall in the 2006 NFL Draft and … Continue reading Saturday, January 31, 2026

Friday, January 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, rare weather alarms rang out across Eastern North Carolina as an iceberg was sighted offshore, ice floes clogged local … Continue reading Friday, January 30, 2026