By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added […]
The Reverend Billy Graham, beloved the world over, turns 98 years old today. We repost here our article from 2013 marking the 95th birthday of North Carolina’s Favorite Son. Born on November 7, 1918 in Charlotte, William F. Graham is of Scottish descent, the son of William Franklin and Morrow Coffey Graham. The Grahams were […]
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/v8XWJ-nomMA” width=”580″ modestbranding=”1″ autohide=”1″ fs=”1″ border=”1″ hd=”1″] “The Ayes Have It” is a short black and white film about the North Carolina General Assembly, including its role in state government, history, protocol and rules of order. It was produced in 1963, the year the Legislative Building first opened. Thank you to Chris McCracken for […]
Dates for Comments on African American Monument at State Capitol Extended into April and May Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging citizen participation in four additional public hearings in coming weeks to offer feedback on a new monument on State Capitol grounds to commemorate the achievements of African Americans. Governor McCrory’s recommendation to construct the monument […]
123 years ago today, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted “Esse Quam Videri” as our official state motto. On December 12, 2012, we ran a post explaining what it all means: North Carolina’s state motto, “Esse Quam Videri,” means “To Be…Rather than to Seem to Be.” Although uncommon to the modern ear, the phrase has […]
A Special Message from Chief Justice Mark Martin Supreme Court of North Carolina We are in a special and exciting time for our great state. Between 2016 and 2019, North Carolina will celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the unified court system, the District Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Administrative Office of the Courts; the […]
State legislatures, including our own North Carolina General Assembly, are fond of adopting state symbols; they’re a great way to celebrate diverse aspects of our state’s history, unique culture, and natural heritage. A quick look at the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website shows us that, over the years, the legislature has adopted a wide range of official state symbols: […]
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By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and — Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint […]