The Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star.

The state House voted Wednesday to add an official state TV show to North Carolina's long list of state symbols. Lawmakers ...

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The debates around adopting official state symbols offer levity along with valuable civics lessons for students.

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Official state symbols date to the late 1800s ... In North Carolina, lawmakers are considering adopting the Moravian star, a multi-pointed decoration that symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem and ...