A roundup of the random in North Carolina, including the Cook Out state flag, a very specific Hornets fit, and Wright Brothers beef.
NC has the second most highway miles in the country, to Texas. In the 1910's to 1930's NC was a poor rural state with isolated communities and only the state could connect the population.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Highway_System
Thus the state road issue. Somewhat similar to the state education system when counties were near bankruptcy in the 30's.
NC has the second most highway miles in the country, to Texas. In the 1910's to 1930's NC was a poor rural state with isolated communities and only the state could connect the population.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_Highway_System
Thus the state road issue. Somewhat similar to the state education system when counties were near bankruptcy in the 30's.