The state bird of North Carolina sticks out amongst the rest. It's beautiful, has positive associations, and stays around all year. Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to ...

After Helene, North Carolina closed all 13 of its state parks west of Interstate 77. Now, after South Mountains State Park ...

The flowering dogwood carries a powerful history and a rich connection to the region, embodying resilience and grace that mirror North Carolina's spirit. The world's largest known flowering ...

North Carolina elementary school students learn about state symbols in fourth grade. There are quite a range of them already, but not a star nor a cookie. You can read my 2023 coverage of the ...