Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to ...

Meteorological winter began Dec. 1; it is close to halfway through. We've gained 21 minutes of daylight as of Friday since the solstice Dec. 21. So it's time to hear the first whistled "what-cheer, ...