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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1872, North Carolina’s 34th governor, Thomas Bragg, died at age 61. A states’ rights Democrat, Bragg served two terms, promoting … Continue reading Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1840, North Carolina’s first public school opened in Rockingham County, launching the state’s free common school system. The Common Law … Continue reading Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2005, one inch of snow paralyzed Raleigh after freezing temperatures created hazardous ice on the roads. The conditions caused nearly … Continue reading Monday, January 19, 2026

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, a Ku Klux Klan rally near Maxton aimed to intimidate the Lumbee Indian community. Hundreds of armed Lumbee residents … Continue reading Sunday, January 18, 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, singer-actor Randy Boone was born in Fayetteville. He was best known as the guitar-strumming ranch hand Randy Benton on the … Continue reading Saturday, January 17, 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, Grammy-winning singer Ronnie Milsap was born in Robbinsville. Blind from birth, he became a country music legend who blended … Continue reading Friday, January 16, 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, Union forces assaulted Fort Fisher following a heavy naval bombardment. Approximately 2,300 sailors and Marines attacked the seaward side, … Continue reading Thursday, January 15, 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, renowned jazz drummer and baritone vocalist Grady Tate was born in Durham. A singer from a young age and … Continue reading Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, UNC basketball’s Billy Cunningham scored 40 points and made 28 rebounds to lead the Tar Heels to a 97-88 … Continue reading Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, former NFL defensive end Oscar Sturgis was born in Hamlet. Sturgis won back-to-back Class 4-A state football titles with … Continue reading Monday, January 12, 2026