Hi, from Charlotte myself. The WR is my first "real" dual sport/enduro/dirt bike as well, we'll have to hit some of the great trails in the western side of the state sometime!
Also, Uwharrie Mtn is right between us - it closes in December but it's a decent place to ride for $5: http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/badin_lake_trail_map.pdf
FWIW, although it says "Badin Lake" on the map itself, everyone knows the area as Uwharrie...
- Brendan