N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-140.7

As used in this Article: "Motorist services directional signs" means signs, displays, and devices giving directional information about goods and services in the interest of the traveling public, including but not limited to:

(1) Places of public lodging;

(2) Places where food is served to the public on a regular basis;

(3) Places where automotive fuel or emergency automotive repair services, including truck stops, are regularly available to the public;

(4) Educational institutions;

(5) Places of religious worship;

(6) Public or private recreation areas, including campgrounds, resorts and attractions, natural wonders, wildlife and water fowl refuges, and nature trails;

(7) Plays, concerts and fairs;

(8) Antiques, gift and souvenir shops; [and]

(9) Agricultural products in a natural state, including vegetables and fruit.