It appears that George C. North was the captain of a volunteer company again in 1860.

Hdqrs, Fayetteville, Jan. 7, '60
George C. North, Captain of Volunteer Company raised in city of Fayetteville and called "The Washington Rifle Guards."
J.W. Walker, 1st Lt.
Wm. D. Smithson, 2nd Lt.
Jas. H. VanHoose, 3rd Lt.