Wilmington Ambassadors
Meet Your Future Neighbors
Home to a vibrant, connected community and a range of diverse career paths, it is no suprise that Wilmington is United Van Lines’s number one city to move to in 2022. Learn why and how Wilmington’s newest locals chose to make the move to NC’s Career Coast.
Dr. Sharrona Williams
Surgeon and cyclist Dr. Sharrona Williams finds ample beaches, family time and work-life balance in Wilmington.
Kevin Burnett
Since moving to Wilmington eight years ago, Kevin has taken advantage of the work-life balance, endless outdoor recreation and welcoming environment our beach town offers to plant his roots.
Alex Arzaghi & Sara Izad
Sara Izad and Alex Arzaghi’s move to Wilmington, NC in 2018 may have been for a job, but it was the city that convinced them to stay. Wilmington’s mellow winter, beautiful fall and long summer – fondly dubbed its “three-and-a-half” seasons by residents – make for some exciting adventures for the married couple.
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2023 Island Arts Festival
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Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is the 5th largest community college in North Carolina. Despite the pandemic, CFCC has experienced steadily increasing enrollment.
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