As of now, North Carolina is slightly right of the center. I see that margin slowly increasing over time.
Any specific reason? Young voters in NC aren't really trending R.
Many Republicans from bluer states are moving to North Carolina.
This. Many Republican baby boomers from New England area move there for retirement due to it being substantially cheaper and more culturally aligned with values. Most transplants seem to be conservative. Most liberals I know detest the idea of this state... to them the state is "backwards" and unsatisfactory to their coastal elitism.