Here, we're going to talk about: You might be surprised to learn that North Carolina didn't always have an official state flag. After the state was founded in 1789, it had no flag for 72 years!

Gov. Josh Stein has ordered U.S. and N.C. state flags at state institutions to fly at half-staff through April 26.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered in honor of Pope Francis.