Funeral Homes in Wilmington, NC

Facts about Wilmington, North Carolina

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Mike Nifong (lawyer), Vaughn Wilson (actor), Steve Kenney (american football player), Kenny Gattison (basketball player), , Arthur Bridgers (actor), Lisa Mae Fincannon (casting director), and Steve Mintz (baseball player).
• Wilmington is home to the following sports teams: UNC Wilmington Seahawks men's basketball.

Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. The population is 112,067; according to the 2010 Census it is the eighth most populous city in the state. Wilmington is the principal city of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that includes New Hanover and Pender counties in southeastern North Carolina, which has a population of 263,429 as of the 2012 Census Estimate.Wilmington was settled by European Americans along the Cape Fear River. Its historic downtown has a one-mile-long Riverwalk, originally developed as a tourist attraction, and in 2014 Wilmington's riverfront was named the "Best American Riverfront" by USA Today. It is minutes away from nearby beaches. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Wilmington, North Carolina, as one of its 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. City residents live between the river and the ocean, with four nearby beach communities: Fort Fisher, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, all within half-hour drives from downtown Wilmington.In 2003 the city was designated by the US Congress as a "Coast Guard City". It is home port for the USCGC Diligence, a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter. The World War II battleship USS North Carolina is held as a war memorial. Located across from the downtown port area, the ship is open to public tours. Other attractions include the Cape Fear Museum, the Wilmington Hammerheads United Soccer Leagues soccer team. The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) provides a wide variety of programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners, in addition to cultural and sports events open to the community.Wilmington is the home of EUE Screen Gems Studios, the largest domestic television and movie production facility outside of California. "Dream Stage 10," the facility's newest sound stage, is the third-largest in the US. It houses the largest special-effects water tank in North America. After the studio's opening in 1984, Wilmington became a major center of American film and television production. Numerous movies in a range of genres and several television series, including Iron Man 3, Fox's Sleepy Hollow, One Tree Hill, and NBC's Revolution, were produced there. Over recent years, however, the end of state tax credits to the industry has severely impacted filmmaking in the entire area.

Wilmington Obituaries

It was reported on July 22nd, 2018 that Robert Charles Gesteland died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Gesteland was 87 years old and was born in Madison, WI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Charles's life.

It was written on July 15th, 2018 that Ronald Bourdeau passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Bourdeau was 56 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ronald's life.

It was reported by Star-News on July 10th, 2018 that Joseph "Gus" Valade perished in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Valade was 60 years old and was born in Troy, NY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joseph "Gus"'s life.

It was reported by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Barbara Ann Dicello (O'Donovan) passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Dicello was 79 years old and was born in Pittsburgh, PA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Barbara Ann's life.

It was reported by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Claire Hughes perished in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Hughes was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Claire's life.

It was revealed by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Carol Hughey Lee passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Lee was 72 years old and was born in Gaffney, SC.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carol Hughey's life.

It was written by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Janes Christopher Mahoney passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Mahoney was 85 years old and was born in Plainfield, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Janes Christopher's life.

It was reported by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Vincent "Sal" Siligato died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Siligato was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Vincent "Sal"'s life.

It was disclosed by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Kathleen Strickland (Powers) passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Strickland was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kathleen's life.

It was disclosed by Star-News on July 8th, 2018 that Dixie I Wilkins (Ivey) died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Wilkins was 88 years old and was born in Dillon, SC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dixie I's life.

History

The climate in the city is categorized as a humid subtropical which is typical for places in the southeast of USA. Other city attractions are the Cape Fear Museum, Bellamy Mansion Cotton Exchange of Wilmington, Temple of Israel, the Murchison Building, the Confederate memorial and the George Davis Monument. With the Wrightsville beach, the Wilmington residents can experience both a river and an ocean. Winters are mild and springs are long in Wilmington. New Hanover County's seat is the city of Wilmington in the state of North Carolina.

The official website for the city of Wilmington is https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/.