"Is there ever a scenario where I will have to pay income tax in NY AND NC, paying multiple taxes on the same income?"
No. The Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that two states may not tax the same income. See this:
https://www.cpajournal.com/2017/10/26/icymi-supreme-court-rules-two-states-may-not-tax-income/
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
