Frost line depth in Wayne County, NC
How deep the ground freezes in Wayne County, NC
7 in. Dig to 12 in, the 12 in code minimum. Nearest NOAA station: Goldsboro 4 Se, 2.6 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.