North Carolina New Hanover County
Wilmington
A city in New Hanover County, North Carolina — population 124,794 as of 2020.
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Coastal Review
September 9Cape Fear Bird Observatory to demonstrate birdbanding
The nonprofit Cape Fear Bird Observatory is set to host free public birdbanding demonstrations this month at Carolina Beach State Park and Greenfield Lake.
Community Groups & OrganizationsCoastal Review
August 27The North Carolina Battleship Memorial is accepting original human-made artwork from current and former state residents that could inspire the design of a potential state specialty license plate.
Creatives & ArtsCoastal Review
August 20The University of North Carolina Wilmington is eagerly anticipating delivery of its new $7.5 million, 78-foot-long, 27-foot-wide, aluminum research vessel purpose-built with an array of equipment and sensors, including those for enhanced geophysical surveys.
EducationCoastal Review
August 18Transportation officials have scheduled two public hearings on the proposed alternatives to replace the 57-year-old Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
TransportationCoastal Review
August 12Elizabeth City, Emerald Isle, Manteo and Wilmington have been awarded funding for urban and community forestry projects through N.C. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program.
Local BusinessCoastal Review
August 11The North Carolina Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve have scheduled the sessions for Aug. 28 in Wilmington and Sept. 15 in Washington.
EventsIn and around Wilmington
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- 1504 Resto-Bar
- 1602 Club
- Alcove Beer Garden
- Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
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Wilmington by the numbers
- Area
- 51.41 sq mi (133.14 km²), 1.56 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37.1
- Households
- 56,612
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $66,738
- Median house value
- $383,800
- Office
- GIS ANALYST
- Address
- PO BOX 1810, WILMINGTON, NC 28402