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Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1957, Rev. Douglas Moore led six black students into Durham’s segregated Royal Ice Cream Parlor. They entered through the “colored” … Continue reading Monday, June 23, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Awards, considered the state’s highest civilian honor. Since its inception, 250 notable … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly established the North Carolina School of the Arts with a $325,000 appropriation, offering programs … Continue reading Saturday, June 21, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1780, 400 Patriot militiamen defeated 1,300 Tories during the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill in Lincoln County. The outnumbered Patriots made … Continue reading Friday, June 20, 2025

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1586, Sir Francis Drake led a fleet carrying the first English colonists of a Roanoke Island expedition back to England … Continue reading Thursday, June 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, teachers from across the state convened at the grand White Sulphur Springs Hotel outside Waynesville for the inaugural North … Continue reading Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Flat Rock Playhouse in Henderson County was named North Carolina’s state theater. Built in 1956, the venue seats 500 … Continue reading Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Monday, June 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, American country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock was born in Greensboro. Known for songs like “Rub It In,” “Dream Lover,” … Continue reading Monday, June 16, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025 Happy Father’s Day! On this day in 1970, the Land of Oz theme park opened on Beech Mountain in Avery County. Based on The Wizard of Oz … Continue reading Sunday, June 15, 2025

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, John Scott Trotter, American arranger and orchestra leader, was born in Charlotte. Trotter was best known for conducting the John … Continue reading Saturday, June 14, 2025