So after I had my woe-is-me moments tonight, I retrieved my NC application and updated it. It's been nine years. Amazing but I remembered how to log in. Still had to retrieve the password though. The site went through some changes. NC has plenty of openings. Strange, but SC has been keeping its openings secret. I will apply as a substitute and see if I can't reclaim my reputation.

Tomorrow I might apply over the border in Georgia.