Call before you dig, and before you call, download the North Carolina 811 app. Its filled with tons of great information. You can check the status of your dig tickets, see what the color codes mean, even watch informational videos about safe digging.
Use the S.A.T. section to submit Single Address Tickets. Check on who has marked your lines with Positive Response. Update your tickets with Update Lite.
See who else is digging near you with Near Ticket.