Tip wage in NC has been the same (2.13/hr) since 1991. Minimum wage has raised to match inflation, while tip wage has remained the same.
Why is this important?
I have waited tables and bartended for over 5 years. Many members of the service industry, myself included, have been victims of tip/wage violations, due to the relaxed enforcement and loose rules pertaining to tip wage and tipping. Tips are not guaranteed, and depend on the generosity of the customers, assuming they know how tip wage works.
