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Saturday, December 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1892, Biddle University beat Livingstone College 5-0 in the first black college football game, which took place in Salisbury. Livingstone … Continue reading Saturday, December 27, 2025

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Merry Christmas! On this day in 1861, North Carolinians clung to tradition during the Civil War’s first holiday, despite the absence of soldiers. At the Wilmington … Continue reading Thursday, December 25, 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this Christmas Eve in 1895, George Vanderbilt opened his grand home, Biltmore, to family and friends after nearly six years of construction. View … Continue reading Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1812, composer and minister William Hauser was born in Bethania. He was a physician, Methodist minister, Confederate chaplain, and music … Continue reading Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Monday, December 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, an arctic cold front had already pushed into central Florida, with bitterly cold temperatures in the teens and 20s gripping … Continue reading Monday, December 22, 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, defensive back Raymond Austin was born in Greensboro. Drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round in … Continue reading Sunday, December 21, 2025

Saturday, December 20, 2025 Good Morning! ​​On this day in 1870, Gov. William W. Holden was notified of his impeachment by the state House of Representatives and turned over the duties … Continue reading Saturday, December 20, 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1777, the Continental Army, including the North Carolina Brigade, entered the winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Among the North … Continue reading Friday, December 19, 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, the Virginian-Pilot newspaper published a highly exaggerated and inaccurate article claiming the Wright brothers had achieved a spectacular 3-mile … Continue reading Thursday, December 18, 2025

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved their first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk, with Orville piloting. The flight lasted … Continue reading Wednesday, December 17, 2025