2.  State Symbols: State Symbols:  Flower: dogwood (1941)  Tree: pine (1963)  Bird: cardinal (1943)  Mammal: gray squirrel (1969)  Insect: honeybee (1973)  Reptile: eastern box turtle (1979)  Gemstone: emerald (1973)  Shell: scotch bonnet (1965)  Historic Boat: shad boat (1987)  Beverage: milk (1987)  Rock: granite (1979)  Dog: plott hound (1989)  Song: “The Old North State” (1927)  Colors: red and blue (1945)  Fruit: scuppernong grape (2001) 2010 resident census population (rank): 9,535,483 (10). Male: 4,645,492 (48.70%); Female: 4,889,991 (51.3%). White: 6,528,950 (68.5%); Black: 2,048,628 (21.5%); American Indian: 122,110 (1.3%); Asian: 208,962 (2.2%); Other race: 414,030 (4.3%); Two or more races: 206,199 (2.2%); Hispanic/Latino: 800,120 (8.4%). 2010 percent population 18 and over: 76.1; 65 and over: 12.9; median age: 37.4.

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5.  Wrightsville Beach is the true definition of an easy vacation or getaway. As North Carolina's most accessible beach from Interstate I-40, it's easy to get here and even easier to stay. A clean, breathtaking stretch of white sand and sparkling water along the beach and Intracoastal Waterway.

6. Things to do: - Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours - Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - WB Surf Camp - Salt Marsh Kayak Company - Wrightsville Beaches and Intercostals' Waterways. - Water sports activities, swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, and surfing.

7. I will be flying with Delta Airlines. I will drive to Memphis, TN on October 7 th to leave @ 7:30 a.m. and arrive in Wilmington, NC at @ 2:14 p.m. I have a layover in Atlanta, GA for 3 hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will cost $370.

10.  When we first arrive, we will be going to Wal-Mart and getting food for breakfast and lunch for the week. We will spend $250 on food!

11.  Day 1: On the first day, We plan on taking surfing lessons with Seaward Action Surf Camp. This will equal up to $150 for two people for two hours. After, we will eat at Dockside Restaurant and allow $30 for food.

17. Flight- $375Day 1- $180 Hotel-$625Day 2- $150 Rental Car- $175Day 3- $110 Wal-Mart- $250Day 4- $235 Spending Money- $300Day 5- $400 Total Amount: $2,800