North Carolina
North Carolina became the 12th state on November 21, 1789. With a total population of 9,535,483, it is the 10th most populated state in the country and provides many choices when searching for a Personal Injury Lawyer. Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina and the largest city is Charlotte. Wilmington and Morehead City are home to two of the 150 largest ports in the United States. The highest point in the eastern portion of the country, Mt. Mitchell, is located in North Carolina, along with 14 national parks. North Carolina’s nickname is the Tar Heel State. The official state bird is the Cardinal and the state mammal is the Gray Squirrel. The state vegetable of North Carolina is the Sweet Potato.