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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1781, near present-day Burlington, patriot forces under the command of “Light-Horse Harry” Lee and Andrew Pickens defeated Loyalist Col. John … Continue reading Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1868, Andrew Johnson—who was born in Raleigh in 1808—became the first U.S. president impeached by the House for high crimes … Continue reading Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, Avery County was established as North Carolina’s 100th and final county, carved from portions of Mitchell, Watauga, and Caldwell … Continue reading Monday, February 23, 2026

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, pop singer William “Oliver” Swofford was born in North Wilkesboro. Known for his 1969 hits Jean (No. 2) and Good … Continue reading Sunday, February 22, 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1933, Eunice Kathleen Waymon—later known as Nina Simone—was born in Tryon. A prodigious pianist from age 3, Simone blended classical … Continue reading Saturday, February 21, 2026

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1966, sprinter Dennis Mitchell was born in Havelock. Mitchell won bronze medals in the 100 meters at three major international … Continue reading Friday, February 20, 2026

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, following Fort Anderson’s fall, Union gunboats under Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter advanced up the Cape Fear River and … Continue reading Thursday, February 19, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, inspired by the Greensboro sit-ins, as many as 75 high school students from Cleveland High School in Shelby staged … Continue reading Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, baseball pitcher Roger Lee Craig was born in Durham. He won World Series titles with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, … Continue reading Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1872, Lumbee leader Henry Berry Lowrie and his infamous Robeson County Lowrie Gang committed their last robbery, ending seven years … Continue reading Monday, February 16, 2026