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 disclosed by Star-News on August 16th, 2018 that Seward Markle Lafollette passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Lafollette was 92 years old and was born in Muncie, .  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Seward Markle's life.

It was noted by Star-News on August 16th, 2018 that Johana Dee "Jo" Roberts (Renfro) perished in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Roberts was 72 years old and was born in Shoemaker, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Johana Dee "Jo"'s life.

It was written by Star-News on August 15th, 2018 that Anna Lee "Lee" Bellegante (Shaddy) passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Bellegante was 54 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anna Lee "Lee"'s life.

It was reported by Star-News on August 15th, 2018 that Jean E Eason (Ezzell) died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Eason was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jean E's life.

It was revealed by Star-News on August 15th, 2018 that Letha Louise Lea (Williams) passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Lea was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Letha Louise's life.

It was reported by Star-News on August 14th, 2018 that Harold Eugene Haywood died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Haywood was 80 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Harold Eugene's life.

It was written by Star-News on August 14th, 2018 that Anne Kathleen Koenig (Warnock) passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Koenig was 77 years old and was born in Co Donegal, .  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Anne Kathleen's life.

It was written by Star-News on August 14th, 2018 that Aleda Marggraff (Woidscheck) died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. Marggraff was 92 years old and was born in Mt Vernon, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Aleda's life.

It was disclosed by Star-News on August 14th, 2018 that Kenneth Lee "Stick" Smith perished in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Smith was 68 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kenneth Lee "Stick"'s life.

It was disclosed by Star-News on August 14th, 2018 that Joyce "Sissie" Walker passed on in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Walker was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Joyce "Sissie"'s life.

History

New Hanover County's seat is the city of Wilmington in the state of North Carolina. 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. The New Hanover County Cemeteries and the Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery are two of the major memorial sites in the city of Wilmington. Winters are mild and springs are long in Wilmington. This city which was named after the Earl of Wilmington, Spencer Compton is also the principal city of the Wilmington MSA.

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