Can you leave home at age 18 in North Carolina without being forced to return?

In North Carolina, the age of majority is 18, meaning that individuals are considered legal adults and have the full rights and responsibilities of adulthood upon reaching this age. As a result, individuals who are at least 18 years old can leave home without facing legal pressure to return. They are legally emancipated from their parents or guardians and have the freedom to make their own decisions and live independently.