The Carolinas Weightlifting State Organization (WSO) is a 501(c)(3) group exemption sub-committee of USA Weightlifting whose mission statement is:

To foster the growth and advancement of weightlifting in the Carolinas, adhering to the regulations and governance established by the Carolinas Weightlifting State Organization and USA Weightlifting, Inc. Our purpose is to educate, cultivate, preserve, sponsor, coordinate, and ignite a passion for weightlifting. The Carolinas WSO traces its roots back to a rich history, spanning decades, in organizing and promoting the sport of weightlifting.