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Sunday, November 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1789, North Carolina’s ratification convention opened in Fayetteville for a second round of debates on whether to accept the U.S. … Continue reading Sunday, November 16, 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, R&B singer and doo-wop tenor vocalist Clyde McPhatter was born in Durham. McPhatter was the lead singer for Billy … Continue reading Saturday, November 15, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025 Good Morning. On this day in 1970, a chartered jet carrying Marshall University’s football team crashed near Tri-State Airport in Kenova, West Virginia, after a 17-14 loss … Continue reading Friday, November 14, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1804, future West Point graduate and Mexican War veteran Theophilus H. Holmes was born. Holmes later became a Confederate lieutenant general … Continue reading Thursday, November 13, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, medical doctor and baseball outfielder Archibald “Moonlight” Graham was born in Fayetteville. He played only one game for the New … Continue reading Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1980, football running back Willie Parker was born in Clinton. He starred at UNC before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in … Continue reading Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2001, actress Andie MacDowell wed high school classmate Rhett Hartzog in front of 450 guests at Central United Methodist Church … Continue reading Monday, November 10, 2025

Sunday, November 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Thomas Ferebee was born on a Davie County farm near Mocksville. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in … Continue reading Sunday, November 9, 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1951, American soul singer Gerald Alston was born in Henderson. Alston joined The Manhattans in 1970 after lead singer George … Continue reading Saturday, November 8, 2025

Friday, November 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, North Carolina’s 63rd governor, Democrat William B. Umstead, died while in office from pneumonia amid ongoing heart issues. Umstead … Continue reading Friday, November 7, 2025