Moving to NC(?): Where oh Where?

[packman]

Wilmington is much more than a college town. Sure, you have the college town stuff around the college itself but Wilmington is big enough that you can get away from that, if you want.

 

[jeepbrew]

Yes Wilmington is indeed a college town. If I could live anyplace in NC I think it would be in the Wilmington area. If I didn't have to work for a living I would consider moving there now. Doubt I could get a job there that pays what I am getting now (which isn't huge, but it would be less there)

I am the same way. I would live there as well if I could make anywhere close to what I make now... that, and it would be a long drive to Auburn football games every Saturday in the fall.

 

[ChrisSoutherly]

I would offer my vote for Wilmington as well. Morehead/Beaufort area is nice but Wilmington offers more of a total package. While property values have increased over the past 5 years or so, you can still find something nice and reasonably priced. You have two LDS: Cape Fear Divers and Aquatic Safaris, and volunteer diving opportunities at one of the three NC aquariums.

 

[rickydazla]

Is there any interesting diving and/or spearfishing from shore anywhere in NC?

 

[flounderer]

In Wilmington we have the Wrightsville Beach jetties that are pretty popular spearing spots. Common fish shot are flounder, sheepshead, spanish mackerel and the occasional cobia. The north jetty is about 1/4 mile long maybe a little longer and gets down to 25-30 ft at the tip.

Pat

 

[OCDinNC]

Here is my vote for Wilmington.

Wilmington is a great place; lots of charm and character. Reminiscent of Charleston in certain ways. Lots of rich history. A little hard to get around the full circle of the area, due to geography (Cape Fear River, islands, etc.) But very interesting, and unique. Nice beaches, decent diving.

I live in the Mountains (western part) of NC, and the weather is probably nicer (cooler nights), but if I wouldn't have to walk away from an established business (which I cannot do), I would move close to Wilmington in a heartbeat.