The iconic 1960s sitcom with ties to Mount Airy could become one of North Carolina’s dozens of state symbols if NC House Bill 557 is passed.

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

"The Andy Griffith Show," the classic sitcom set in the fictional Mayberry, North Carolina, remains a beloved show by many ...

It’s tough to think of a more universally beloved sitcom than The Andy Griffith Show. Set in Mayberry, North Carolina (a ...

A draft bill in the NC House calls the Mayberry TV classic a “must-see” for its positive character values and awareness of North Carolina.

An iconic television show synonymous with North Carolina’s cultural fabric continues to resonate with its citizens decades later. Now a house bill wants to make 'The Andy Griffith Show' the state's ...

Lawmakers chose "The Andy Griffith Show" for the honor. The 1960s show is set in the fictional North Carolina town of Mayberry, which has resulted in decades of tourism to Griffith's hometown of ...