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Wilmington is a 250-year-old port city, nestled between
North Carolina's mighty Cape Fear River and the Atlantic
Ocean. The city's riverbanks boast a major container seaport,
a charming historical district, the Battleship North Carolina,
Gothic churches, and riverfront shops.
To the south
lie majestic plantations, the North Carolina Aquarium,
Fort Fisher, miles of unspoiled beaches, and some of
the most outstanding seafood restaurants along the Cape
Fear Coast. The Wilmington area is blessed with many
natural attributes, however, its most valuable asset
is its people; they are warm, friendly, sincere, and
productive.
Wilmington proper is the epitome of what the emerging
New South is all about. Its inviting business climate
has attracted giants like G.E., DuPont, and Corning,
as well as smaller high-tech firms such as AAI and Pharmaceutical
Product Development.
Much of the city's growth is taking place along College
Road, where incidentally, the University of North Carolina
at Wilmington (UNCW) is located. UNCW's Marine Science
Program, ranked fifth in the world, is at the forefront
of teaching.
Located downtown on the Cape Fear River is our award
winning Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), offering
state of the art training in a multitude of disciplines.
Although Wilmington is the largest city in southeastern
North Carolina, it retains a small town atmosphere.
Visitors are treated hospitably and immediately sense
the strong community pride Wilmingtonians exhibit. Residents
continuously strive to improve all aspects of life in
the Port City, because they know it is possible for
the Wilmington area to maintain the same charm and natural
beauty that has been celebrated for over 250 years
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