Hello!! Welcome to APC.
Good to see someone else from NC. I've only been on this site for about a year now, but have really enjoyed the wealth of information. Be sure and do lots of research before you buy anything or make any decisions about how to set up your tank. There are many different ways that it can be done, with each having pros and cons. If you can't find the answers you need while searching, post questions and I'm sure someone will be there to offer an opinion.
Good luck!
Andy