Here, we're going to talk about: You might be surprised to learn that North Carolina didn't always have an official state flag. After the state was founded in 1789, it had no flag for 72 years!

Today: North Carolina NICKNAME: Tar Heels MASCOT: Ramseses LOCATION ... selected as U.S. flag bearer in closing ceremonies at Athens ‘04) ...

A fight broke out Saturday night after N.C. State defeated North Carolina 35-30 in Mack Brown’s final game as the Tar Heels coach. Wolfpack safety DK Kaufman took the “Tuffy” flag from one ...