N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-11
How party may appear.
§ 1-11. How party may appear.
A party may appear either in person or by attorney in actions or proceedings in which he is interested. (C.C.P., s. 423; Code, s. 109; Rev., s. 356; C.S., s. 401.)
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-11