The state House voted Wednesday to add an official state TV show to North Carolina's long list of state symbols. Lawmakers ...

The debates around adopting official state symbols offer levity along with valuable civics lessons for students.

The Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star.

A bill naming the tortilla the state bread of New Mexico was vetoed, but Oregon may still adopt the T-bone as the state steak ...

New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell ...

A state Senate bill filed on Tuesday proposes adopting the song “Raise Up” as North Carolina’s official state hip-hop song. Why it matters: Fellow North Carolinians likely know the 2001 hit by Petey ...

The decision now rests with lawmakers, who will decide if “Raise Up” will take its place among North Carolina’s official state symbols.

If enacted, the Moravian cookie will join other state symbols, such as the dogwood flower and the cardinal bird, in representing North Carolina's rich heritage.