you'll find the air buzzing with life and the delicate blooms of the North Carolina state flower, the flowering dogwood. With its soft white or pink blossoms and gentle curves, this tree ...

For instance, it's home to one of the biggest pirate discoveries in U.S. history. Also, McAdenville, North Carolina, dubbed ...

NORTH CAROLINA— Scientists in North Carolina have determined that a species of riverbank wildflower conservationists have fought to protect since 2010 is actually two separate species — and the “new” ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is known for barbecue, sweet tea, and Cheerwine—but could it soon be known for its official state cookie? A new bill in the General Assembly is looking to give that ...

Among the other notable features: the chest is flanked with dogwood petals — the North Carolina state flower — and the No. 4 printed on the front and back is for Charlotte’s first area code ...