Hi Jeanne,

Have you checked out the BeeCARE site yet? It is a very good resoure site for beekeeping and there is a nationwide "Swarm List" with contact numbers of beekeepers. If memory serves me right, I believe I saw a contact number for the North Carolina area on that list as well. That person should be able to help you get in touch with other beekeepers (or beekeeping groups) in your area.

Here is the link to the list (I believe that particular page may be updating right now, so it may not be accessible at the moment.)

http://www.beecare.com/Navigation/BBoard/SwarmList.htm

Well, take care and enjoy your new home and past time. :)

You can also try contacting one of the beekeeping associations near you.

Here is a link that might be useful: NC beekeepers associations