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Sunday, February 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Patriot forces under Col. James Moore encamped at Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County and fortified their position with over … Continue reading Sunday, February 15, 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day in 1891, the North Carolina Confederate Soldiers’ Home was established by an act of the General Assembly. Efforts led by … Continue reading Saturday, February 14, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1833, Confederate Brig. Gen. William Whedbee Kirkland was born at Ayr Mount, his family home east of Hillsborough. A former … Continue reading Friday, February 13, 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, legendary Florida State University head baseball coach Mike Martin was born in Charlotte. Also a former FSU player, Martin … Continue reading Thursday, February 12, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, North Carolina Sen. Lee Overman chaired a U.S. Senate subcommittee investigating the influence of Bolshevism in America amid postwar … Continue reading Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, former television journalist Laurie Dhue was born in Chapel Hill. Dhue hosted shows on CNN and MSNBC before moving … Continue reading Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, actress and coloratura soprano Kathryn Grayson was born in Winston-Salem. Known for Anchors Aweigh, Show Boat, and Kiss Me, … Continue reading Monday, February 9, 2026

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