North Carolina Constitution Art. VI, § 7. Oath

Before entering upon the duties of an office, a person elected or appointed to the office shall take and subscribe the following oath:

“I, ․․․․․․․․․․, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as ․․․․․․․․․․, so help me God.”