Yeah, it is a bit confusing to me also.
http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver/license/default.html
I've scooted down that way to ride with some Ruckus's and Groms, once in greenville, and once in Hickory. This years meet up, is in Winston Salem.
Good luck, and really think about the MSC, it may not be perfect but it honestly helped me a huge amount.