North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile, fish, ...

Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to ...

Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. I’m Caitlyn Yaede. First up, a dispatch from Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan. State Rep. Donny Lambeth, a Winston-Salem Republican, is trying again ...

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 ...