Graham County Transit

04/01/2026

Graham County Transit will not be operating on Friday, April 3, 2026 to observe the Good Friday holiday. Operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.

02/23/2026

Graham County Transit will not operate to IOI today, February 23, 2026, due to school closures in Graham and Cherokee counties.

02/22/2026

📜 February 21, 1893, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted “Esse Quam Videri” as the official state motto. Translated from Latin, the phrase means “To be rather than to seem.”📜
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The phrase is a quote from De Amicitia, an essay on friendship by the Roman author and politician Cicero that dates to 44 B.C. Similar sentiments can be found in early texts by the Greek poet Aeschylus and the philosopher Socrates.
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Noted Halifax County judge and historian Walter Clark first selected the phrase and drafted the bill for the General Assembly to consider.
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Jacob Battle, a Nash County senator, formally introduced the measure. At the time of its adoption, North Carolina was one of only a few states in the country—and the only one of the original 13 colonies—without an official motto.
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Though North Carolina had never had an official state motto before 1893, “Quae Sera Tamen Respexit” appeared on the colonial seal. That Latin phrase means “Which, though late, looked upon me,” referring to the figure of Liberty that then, as today, appears on the state seal.
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💡 Why it matters:
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“Esse Quam Videri” remains one of the most respected and widely quoted state mottos in America, reflecting North Carolina’s long-standing emphasis on character, integrity, and substance over appearance.
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02/01/2026

Graham County Transit will not operate on Monday, February 2, 2026.

09/27/2024

Graham County Transit will be closed Friday, September 27, 2024. Office will reopen on Monday, September 30, at 8:00am.

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07/19/2023

Graham County Government phones (including Transit) are currently not working. If you need to reach Transit please call (828)-735-0883.

06/01/2023

Graham County phone systems are down at this time. Transit can be reached at (828) 735-0883. Sorry for the inconvenience.

01/18/2023

Graham County Transit a dept. of Graham County Government is seeking applications for a public transportation driver.

Minimum qualifications:
English speaking, high school diploma or equivalent, 25 years of age or older, valid NC drivers license, pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test, clean DMV driving record and background checks.
Applications can be picked up at the Graham County Transit office at 201 West Fort Hill Road, NC-Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check and DMV driver record check. Position or positions will remain open until filled.
Graham County Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and operated its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, s*x, age, amd disability in accordance with TITLE VI of the Civil Rights act and related statutes.
Questions can be directed to Tracy Jenkins @ (828) 479-4129

07/11/2022

Graham County Transit a dept. of Graham County Government is seeking applications for a PART TIME public transportation driver.

Minimum qualifications:
English speaking, high school diploma or equivalent, 25 years of age or older, valid NC drivers license, pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test, clean DMV driving record and background checks.
Applications can be picked up at the Graham County Transit office at 201 West Fort Hill Road, NC-Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check and DMV driver record check. Position or positions will remain open until filled.
Graham County Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and operated its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, s*x, age, amd disability in accordance with TITLE VI of the Civil Rights act and related statutes.
Questions can be directed to Tracy Jenkins @ (828) 479-4129