High,
Welcome to 420 Magazine
NC here as well. We don't have a Medical Marijuana program here yet, but they're working on it. There are two decent bills current in the works (both in sub committee at present).
I think we're going to get MMJ at some stage
Regarding you grow help - I'd suggest you spend some time in this thread, then post you questions in FAQ or start a grow journal.
There are a lot of knowledgable people here helping others learn the art.
How to Grow Marijuana - Everything You Need to Know!