About Wilmington

• Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player ever, was born in Brooklyn, NY but grew up in Wilmington.
• Pepsi-Cola was first bottled and sold in Wilmington in 1898 by Caleb Bradham.
• A deep-water port established in the 18th century made Wilmington a vital trade hub.
• Wilmington has served as a major filming location for over 400 movies and TV shows.
• The Great Fire of 1886 devastated much of the downtown area, leading to new building codes.
• It was named in honor of Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, and incorporated in 1739.
• With over 125,000 residents, Wilmington is North Carolina's eighth most populous city.
• Sitting at 30 feet above sea level, it's low-lying and prone to flooding.
• Healthcare and tourism are major economic drivers in the Wilmington area.
• Wilmington feels like a charming blend of Southern hospitality and coastal relaxation.
• The Charlotte Hornets, an NBA team, are the closest professional sports team.
• New Hanover High School won the North Carolina high school basketball championship in 1924.

Artists From Wilmington

TRUST by

Somewhereinamerica by

The Blacker the Berry by

smaller acts by

summertime's close by

U.O.E.N.O. by

My Ghetto Heroes by

ASG Charlie Daniels He Is Legend Justin Crissman Lowland Blues Band Relay Relay The Charlie Daniels Band Thunderlip Toke Travis Shallow Weedeater Arlington, VA Beaufort, NC Boones Mill, VA Chesapeake, VA Goldsboro, NC Greenville, NC Hampton, VA Jacksonville, NC Kenansville, NC Morehead City, NC