Heading up that way today to visit my parents in Hendersonville. I may have to wet a line while I'm there, depends on how much NC wants to gouge me for a temporary license.
No, the cost difference isn't much. The temp license is $33 but if bought online, $2 more. The Special Trout license is for a year regardless if one buys the annual or 10 day, but the NR temp license is for 10 days.