Sen. Andrew Brock has introduced Senate Bill 235 which would allow concealed carry in restaurants. It's house version is House Bill 270, with several sponsors/co-sponsors. If you agree with this bill, please contact your representatives and express your support. It may never get out of committee, but it certainly doesn't hurt to let them know we support this and remind them that other States allow it.
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2009&BillID=S235
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2009&BillID=H270
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2009&BillID=S235
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2009&BillID=H270