The Tar Heel State also has two official dances, an official fossil, an official marsupial and more. ... You may be familiar with North Carolina's state bird, the cardinal.

2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state symbols, instead of introducing new ones this ...

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 ...