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May 27, 2026 by Beth Shugg

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, North Carolina delegates presented the Halifax Resolves to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, formally endorsing independence from Britain. It … Continue reading Wednesday, May 27, 2026

May 26, 2026 by Beth Shugg

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1908, North Carolina voters approved statewide prohibition of alcohol sales by a 62% to 38% margin—becoming the first state to … Continue reading Tuesday, May 26, 2026

May 25, 2026 by Beth Shugg

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026 Happy Memorial Day! On this day in 1787, a quorum of seven states convened in Philadelphia, officially beginning deliberations at the U.S. Constitutional Convention. North Carolina … Continue reading Monday, May 25, 2026

May 24, 2026 by Abigail

Sunday, May 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, Josiah Martin, North Carolina’s last royal governor, fled Tryon Palace in New Bern under cover of darkness in fear … Continue reading Sunday, May 24, 2026

May 23, 2026 by Abigail

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, pitcher and manager Clyde Edward King was born in Goldsboro—a Tar Heel who pitched for two pennant-winning Brooklyn Dodgers … Continue reading Saturday, May 23, 2026

May 22, 2026 by Beth Shugg

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Dean Smith Center hosted the Valor Games Southeast, where nearly 125 veterans and active-duty service members with … Continue reading Friday, May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026 by David Klien

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, R&B guitarist and singer Sonny Forriest was born in Pendleton. A Korean War Air Force veteran, Forrest played with … Continue reading Thursday, May 21, 2026

May 20, 2026 by David Klien

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, residents of Mecklenburg County are said to have adopted the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. According to the account, local … Continue reading Wednesday, May 20, 2026

May 19, 2026 by David Klien

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, Harlem Globetrotter Frederick “Curly” Neal was born in Greensboro. Known for his magical dribbling and shooting, Neal played 22 … Continue reading Tuesday, May 19, 2026

May 18, 2026 by David Klien

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, over 200 students from Fayetteville State Teachers College launched the first organized protest march in Fayetteville. Led by the … Continue reading Monday, May 18, 2026