Sean-
I will throw in a vote for Keith Hills as well. It has been a long time since I played it, but I used to really enjoy it. There are two courses there now, I have only played the old one designed by Ellis Maples. I have played it half a dozen times and always had a great time. Bent greens and built in the early 70s I think. Probably pretty reasonable prices this time of year. The older course has hosted a lot of good amateur tournaments.
As much as it pains me to as a UNC alum, but the UNC-Finely course is typical Fazio, and is just "OK". Honestly the best holes on the course (#4, #17, #18) are the left overs from the original design. The greens are some of the best in NC though.
The Dook course is well, Dookie (did anyone see that game last night :-)
I have heard Raleigh Country Club was restored very nicely (I played it years ago before the redo and liked it a lot) and was Ross' last design.
Mill Creek in Mebane is very solid track for pretty cheap.
Cape Fear CC in Wilmington is suppose to be fantastic (1920 Ross) however I have not played it. Probably too far away though.
Benvenue is a 1922 Ross course in Rocky Mount (right off I95) that is pretty solid. I played it 15 or so years ago though.
Of course I love, LOVE, Tobacco Road but that price isn't in line with the reality of the world right now....WOW, nor is that price at Southern Pines.
You could sneak on the few holes at Dormie Club that are done
PM if you need any more help around there...
Chip