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Monday, October 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, the International Olympic Committee unanimously restored Jim Thorpe’s 1912 Olympic gold medals for the pentathlon and decathlon. They had … Continue reading Monday, October 13, 2025

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at the University of North Carolina after receiving an honorary degree. He … Continue reading Sunday, October 12, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, actor Earle Hyman, born in Rocky Mount, had a decades-long Broadway career and was nominated for a Tony Award. … Continue reading Saturday, October 11, 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, third-generation NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born in Kannapolis. Like his father, Dale Jr. was a master of … Continue reading Friday, October 10, 2025

Thursday, October 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1837, the 198-foot luxury steamboat Home wrecked off Ocracoke Island, marking the worst sea disaster in the area’s history. Poorly … Continue reading Thursday, October 9, 2025

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck eastern North Carolina, causing catastrophic flooding, strong winds, and a record 5.8-foot storm surge at Cape … Continue reading Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1906, James E. Webb, the NASA administrator for whom the James Webb Space Telescope was named, was born in Granville … Continue reading Tuesday, October 7, 2025

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, professional baseball outfielder Joe Frazier was born in Liberty. A left-handed batter and right-handed thrower, Frazier debuted in the … Continue reading Monday, October 6, 2025

Sunday, October 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton was born in Maggie Valley. A legendary moonshiner known for his “White Lightning” recipe, Sutton documented … Continue reading Sunday, October 5, 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was born in New Bern. She served in President Trump’s first term as … Continue reading Saturday, October 4, 2025