NORTH CAROLINA / Colonized, 1585-87, by first English settlers in America; permanently settled c. 1650; first to vote readiness for independence, Apr. 12, 1776 b/w VIRGINIA / First permanent English colony in America, 1607, one of thirteen original states. Richmond, the capital, was seat of Confederate government.
Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2025 North Carolina Awards are now open! Submit by April 15 to honor outstanding contributions in arts, literature, science & public service. Learn more