i go to local ~hxc shows at least three times a month, north carolina is supposedly known for it's hardcore, (thats what wikipedia tells me) we have a venue that only does local hardcore shows. it has a strobe light. have you ever seen moshers in a strobe light? it's crazy awesome.
a couple are:
www.myspace.com/maybrickdiaries
www.myspace.com/helenkellernc
www.myspace.com/akissforjersey
www.myspace.com/castthefirststonenc
www.myspace.com/myheroisme
thats just a few. here are some other rarer non hardcore bands
www.yearlingmusic.com (i freaking love this band)
www.myspace.com/loveandreverie
http://www.myspace.com/myepic
www.myspace.com/acadenceofsorts