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Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, a different Hurricane Helene raked the North Carolina coast. It brought wind gusts up to 135 mph in Wilmington … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Jesse “Sweet Joe” Russell was born in Henderson. Russell was a tenor vocalist who rose to fame as a … Continue reading Thursday, September 25, 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2016, actor Josh Brolin wed model Kathryn Boyd in Cashiers. The wedding was attended by family and close friends, including … Continue reading Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1943, American rock bassist and vocalist Steve Boone from the band The Lovin’ Spoonful was born in Camp Lejeune. The … Continue reading Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1711, Tuscarora Indians, perceiving a threat from a Swiss colony at New Bern, massacred over 130 settlers and wounded or … Continue reading Monday, September 22, 2025

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, American political adviser Hamilton Jordan was born in Charlotte. He was raised in Albany, Georgia, where he grew up … Continue reading Sunday, September 21, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, Ralph Ketner was born in Cabarrus County. Ketner co-founded Food Town (later renamed Food Lion) in 1957. His low-price … Continue reading Saturday, September 20, 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, the Spanish Flu hit the port city of Wilmington. Within a week, more than 400 cases had been reported. … Continue reading Friday, September 19, 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton set an NFL rookie record when he threw for 432 yards against the Green … Continue reading Thursday, September 18, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, American illustrator and cartoonist Hope Larson was born. Raised in Asheville, Larson is known for graphic novels including Salamander Dream, … Continue reading Wednesday, September 17, 2025