Annual cicadas, sometimes referred to as “dog day” cicadas, usually emerge in July and August every year, Chris Hayes, an ...

Western North Carolina high school football season, you get to choose the preseason defensive lineman of the year. Vote in ...

John Morgan has a robust collection of songs he’s written for some of the most well-known names in country music, like Jason ...

You may be familiar with North Carolina's state bird, ... The lyrics to N.C.'s state song, titled "The Old North State," were written by Judge William Gaston of the N.C. supreme court, in 1835.

The lyrics to N.C.'s state song, titled "The Old North State," were written by Judge William Gaston of the N.C. supreme court, in 1835. It was adopted as the state's official song in 1927.

Petey Pablo’s iconic 2001 hit “Raise Up” could soon become the official Hip-Hop anthem of North Carolina, thanks to a new bill filed by Democratic Senators on Tuesday (March 25). Hailing ...

Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up” could soon become North Carolina’s official hip-hop song under a new Senate bill recognizing its lasting impact on the state’s culture.

Senate Bill 512, filed by Durham Democrat Natalie Murdock, wants to designate Petey Pablo's iconic North Carolina anthem "Raise Up" as the state's official hip-hop song.Even if you aren't a hip ...

North Carolina has an official state dog – the plott hound, a state tree – the dogwood – and a state bird – the cardinal.But what about an official state hip-hop song?