Do we mind 8 year renewals (nope) its the process.  Streamline it.  Alot of things not mentioning in that second article.  

https://www.wral.com/story/new-nc-budget-would-double-driver-s-license-renewal-period-but-there-s-a-problem/21058796/

https://nc-help.payitgov.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034785272-Renew-a-North-Carolina-driver-s-license-online