How was the colony of North Carolina governed?

The colony of North Carolina was governed as a proprietary colony, meaning it was owned by a group of eight proprietors who were granted the land by King Charles II in 1663. The proprietors had the power to appoint the governor, council, and other officials, as well as to make laws and regulations for the colony. The colony was divided into three counties, each with its own court and local government. The proprietors also established a system of land grants, which encouraged settlers to move to the colony. The colony was governed in this manner until 1729, when it became a royal colony and the proprietors surrendered their charter to the king.