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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1781, British forces under Maj. James Henry Craig seized Wilmington without resistance. The occupation established control of the port and … Continue reading Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1998, a major winter storm dumped heavy, wet snow across Western North Carolina, resulting in accumulations of 18 to 36 … Continue reading Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, singer and actress Anne Jeffreys was born in Goldsboro. Known for her role as the glamorous ghost Marion Kerby … Continue reading Monday, January 26, 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1990, North Carolina-born actress Ava Gardner died in her London apartment at the age of 67. Born in Grabtown, she … Continue reading Sunday, January 25, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, a B-52G bomber carrying two nuclear weapons crashed near Goldsboro after a structural failure during flight. Three of the … Continue reading Saturday, January 24, 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, North Carolina’s General Assembly passed a resolution directing Gov. Jonathan Worth to contract for artificial limbs for Confederate amputees, … Continue reading Friday, January 23, 2026

Flyover North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency for North Carolina on Wednesday ahead of a storm system expected to bring a mix of rain, snow, sleet, … Continue reading Thursday, January 22, 2026

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