The state flag emerged in 1861 at North Carolina's state constitutional convention. This is where the state's delegates voted to join the Confederacy. This meant that it was trying to secede from ...

They say the flag lacks significant symbolism, which leads to some people feeling apathetic about the flag, compared to other representations of North Carolina, such as the state’s outline.

North Carolina State Flag (1885) - North Carolina first introduced a state flag in 1885. There have been two different flags, with three design changes. (NC became a state in 1789 - NC has had 3 ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s office has ordered state facilities to lower all U.S. and state flags until sunset on Tuesday. The move, announced by the North Carolin… ...

Two students at NC State University researched history of North Carolina flag, then created possible new designs. Why they say it’s needed.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two students from N.C. State are looking to change North Carolina's flag, saying the current design lacks the symbolism necessary to make people proud they're from the state ...