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  Wilmington, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In November 1898 Wilmington was the scene of a violent attack by a well-organized group of whites who burned an African American printing press, and then went to the north side of town where a number of Blacks were killed and many were run out of town.
Wilmington is not currently served by passenger trains, though a link between the city and Raleigh, the state capital, is in the planning stages.
Wilmington was used as the scenery for the major filming of the Dawson's Creek TV series between 1998 and 2003, directed by Kevin Wiliamson.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wilmington,_North_Carolina   (1215 words)

  
 Battle of Wilmington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Wilmington was fought February 11–February 22, 1865, during the American Civil War.
The Battle of Wilmington closed the last major port of the Confederate States on the Atlantic coast.
Wilmington had served as a major port for blockade-runners, running tobacco, cotton, and other goods to places such as Britain, the Bahamas, and Bermuda.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Wilmington   (597 words)

  
 Wilmington prevails in battle of unbeatens - The Boston Globe
Wilmington prevails in battle of unbeatens - The Boston Globe
On the team's second play, Wilmington's Joe Mayo plucked the ball out of the air in the end zone for the interception that might prove to be the most important defensive play of the Wildcats' season.
With seeming inevitability, after that pick-off, Wilmington's Downs punched the ball in on third-and-2, with nerves jangling, touching off a celebration that left coach Bob Almeida soaked by a shower of beverages and shivering in the bitter, gusty cold.
www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2004/11/11/wilmington_prevails_in_battle_of_unbeatens?mode=PF   (624 words)

  
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The city of Wilmington and its citizens suffered the adversities of the war, the devastation of disease and the ensuing occupation after the fall of Fort Fisher on January 16, 1865.
Wilmington aid societies received a proportionate amount of this funding for the poor, but Wilmington women had their energies focused on needed war materials and wounded soldiers.
Wilmington women were profiting greatly from their real estate enterprises, but females were not allowed to rent hotel rooms within the city unless accompanied by a male member of the family until the summer of 1863.
www.fortunecity.com /millennium/hollyoaks/410/women.in.war.htm   (4153 words)

  
 Wilmington Hammerheads | News Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Wilmington Hammerheads and the Charlotte Eagles played for 90 minutes Friday night at Legion Stadium in the opener of their Pro Soccer League aggregate goal playoff series, but neither team came away with a first round playoff advantage.
But six minutes later, Wilmington's Joe McNab launched a long, well-placed cross deep into the Charlotte box where Ryan Miller leapt high to punch a header into the net.
Wilmington head coach David Irving was upbeat after the final and called to match a great game.
www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com /news_archive.asp?id=115   (462 words)

  
 Wilmington, NC
Wilmington has one of the largest districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a leader in preservation efforts.
In Wilmington's Historical District (about 300 blocks), many of the homes and buildings bear plaques indicating their age: red indicates 75 to 100 years and fl indicates the structure is more than 100 years old.
The Wilmington National Cemetery was established in 1867 on five acres of land about a mile east of downtown.
www.hobbsrealty.com /HoldenBeach/AboutWilmington   (1758 words)

  
 Holy Family University Athletics
Wilmington was led by junior Andrea Jones who had 14 points and 5 steals.
Wilmington dropped to 2-5 in the CACC and 6-6 overall.
Wilmington would battle back and take a 33-31 lead on a jumper by junior Gary Williams with 6:17 to go in the half.
extra.holyfamily.edu /athletics/storydetail.asp?id=47   (491 words)

  
 WDSU.com - College Basketball - James Madison (4-19) At UNC-Wilmington (16-8)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wilmington has been strong in conference action this season, posting an 11-4 record and is second in the CAA standings behind Old Dominion (13-2).
Wilmington netted 45.8 percent of its shots from the field in the contest, and connected on 9-of-17 shots from behind the arc.
Wilmington has played tremendous on the defensive end this season, forcing its opponents into 14.4 turnovers per game, which would explain why team's are only averaging 64.5 ppg.
www.wdsu.com /cbask/4214277/detail.html   (707 words)

  
 Skipping through a decade - battlecreekenquirer.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Michigan Battle Cats' Billy Gardner was the Midwest League's Manager of the Year in 1998 and is shown here during spring training as part of the Boston Red Sox farm system.
Current Battle Creek Yankees manager Mitch Seoane is the sixth skipper to lead the franchise since it came to Battle Creek.
Battle Creek Yankee ownership, beset by two years of financial losses, has made no secret that it wants to sell the team and club officials have acknowledged contact with the Bowling Green effort.
www.battlecreekenquirer.com /news/stories/20040501/localsports/330107.html   (1516 words)

  
 Restaurants Wilmington | Insiders Guide to NC's  Southern Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Historic downtown Wilmington's riverfront is within view, bricked streets lead to quaint boutiques, and a period horse-drawn carriage passes by regularly.
Though lace curtains adorn the windows and white tablecloths drape the tables, Caprice Bistro's atmosphere is one of friendly, casual ease and, for those who have never experienced it, a glimpse of the charm and cuisine of an authentic French bistro.
Wilmington’s branch of Rossi’s, sister restaurant to the famed Myrtle Beach eatery, continues in their fine traditions of “great service, great food and great entertainment” six nights a week.
www.insiders.com /wilmington/main-restaurants3.htm   (7896 words)

  
 Wilmington Hammerheads | News
Wilmington was awarded a free kick at the top right side of the 18 yard box, but their shot was knocked down by the wall.
Wilmington again had a dangerous opportunity in the 38th minute.
Wilmington's best chance at a goal came in the 90th minute.
www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com /news.asp?id=97   (695 words)

  
 Ivy Cottage
Wilmington, North Carolina is a charming seaport town founded more than 275 years ago on the Cape Fear River.
Many of these homes still exist along the streets of the city, giving Wilmington the largest historic district in the state of North Carolina, over 300 blocks, and one of the largest on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walk along the Riverwalk, a waterfront park that overlooks the Cape Fear River and the Battleship North Carolina or tour the city and the river from the decks of a sternwheel paddleboat.
www.twocottages.com /policy.html   (296 words)

  
 D3football.com: Wilmington 24, John Carroll 19
Wilmington, however, went into halftime with a 10-7 lead thanks to a Ryan-to-Jon Cain 9-yard touchdown pass in the final minute of play.
Wilmington, which began the day with 14 turnovers on the season, committed no such mistakes today.
Wilmington moves to 4-1 overall and 4-0 (first place tie with Mount Union) in the OAC, while JCU falls to 3-2 and 2-2 in the OAC.
www.d3football.com /story.php?story=4211   (274 words)

  
 Cape Fear History & Heritage Tourism > Attractions in & around the Wilmington, Fort Fisher, Southport ...
The centerpiece of the exhibits is a large fiber-optic battle map featuring a three dimensional model of Fort Fisher, thousands of moving lights, and dramatic narration and sound effects illustrating the final bloody hours of Fort Fisher.
Thalian Hall has continually operated since its construction serving the city of Wilmington in the past and present as a center for the performing arts, for the county and municipal governments, and for the use and enjoyment of the public.
Wilmington's historic district is among the state's largest beginning at Water and Market Streets and extending outward for 230 blocks.
www.capefear-nc.com /attractions/CF_history.shtml   (3833 words)

  
 Delaware Chapter XXXIII   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
When Washington was in Wilmington, before the battle of Brandywine, he was for a time the guest of Joseph Tatnall, who ground flour for the famishing army when few others would, owing to the danger of his mill being destroyed by the enemy if they approached.
Their son Washington, the subject of this short memoir, was born in Wilmington January 5, 1818, and his youth was spent in the manner usual in the then small town, except that he could not fully enjoy even the limited educational advantages of the time because of poor health.
THE WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND.— On August 20, 1831, a committee reported to an adjourned meeting of some of the most prominent citizens of the town that in accordance with their instructions they had prepared articles of association for a savings fund, which were adopted and signed by fifty-seven persons.
www.accessible.com /amcnty/DE/Delaware/delaware33.htm   (7578 words)

  
 Sims project battle flares | StarNewsOnline.com | Star-News | Wilmington, NC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wilmington, NC In the state House, Rep. Bonner Stiller, R-Brunswick, filed a bill that would e
In New York, executives of Sims Hugo Neu, the global recycling giant, said they were re-tooling their public information Web site and had warmed again to the idea of a town meeting on their proposal.
In Wilmington, two opposition groups - Brunswick Citizens for a Safe Environment and the Alliance of Brunswick County Property Owners Associations - announced a joint effort to stop Sims Hugo Neu from developing the site.
www.wilmingtonstar.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060519/NEWS/605190357/-1/State   (833 words)

  
 Battle | Senior class, new coach earn Wilmington respect in Div. III - Sports
Wilmington College forward Eric Stirling doesn't need a gun, knife or any weapon to command respect.
After he was slashed in the face with a box cutter at age 12, it would have been easy for the Brooklyn native to lash out.
Reule's full-court pressure defense was adopted at the beginning of the season as Wilmington forced Thomas More College to 29 turnovers, giving Wilmington its fourth win of the season.
www.dailyorange.com /news/2006/01/24/Sports/Battle.Senior.Class.New.Coach.Earn.Wilmington.Respect.In.Div.Iii-1502574.shtml   (378 words)

  
 Wilmington firefighter battle basement blaze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wilmington, DE - The Wilmington Fireboat along with New Castle County marine units form New Castle, Holloway Terrace and Minquas Fire Companies were dispatched for a 90 foot shrimp boat sinking south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
The marine units with the additional help of a US Coast Guard boat were able to provide pumps and manpower to the crew of the Capt. O.J. Riggs II a shrimp boat from Cape Canaveral Florida.
The boat was able to make it to the Port Of Wilmington's auto birth where they continued pumping it out and started repairs to the damaged area.
www.withthecommand.com /2003-Sept/DE-shrimp.html   (139 words)

  
 Wilmington starts battle with heroin
WILMINGTON — This town isn't used to what is happening here.
Arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance were three Wilmington residents: Charles L. Neese, 30, of 21527 E. Kahler Road, David L. Risinger, 18, of 101 S. Park St., and Emily C. Castillo, 17, of 506 S. Main St. Risinger and Castillo also were charged with obstructing justice.
The first Wilmington meeting with residents yielded a lot of interest in fighting heroin use.
www.suburbanchicagonews.com /heraldnews/top/4_1_JO01_HEROIN_S10901.htm   (731 words)

  
 csutourney.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Early in the second half, sophomore center Erin Rhodes came down after battling for a rebound and tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee.
She was averaging 5.7 rebounds and 5.3 points per contest in three games played this year.
Battle averaged 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in the two games, as well as making 11 of 13 field goal attempts (.846 perc.).
web.indstate.edu /athletic/womensbb/csutourney.html   (292 words)

  
 Wilmington Blue Rocks Online!
WILMINGTON, DE - A four-run sixth inning for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (2-0) helped cap a string of nine runs over four innings, to overcome a 6-0 Wilmington Blue Rocks (0-2) lead, as the Pelicans won the 3:38 marathon, 10-7, Friday night at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington.
BLUE ROCKS NOTES: The Wilmington Blue Rocks battle the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the third game of the four-game series, Saturday night in Wilmington.
Guerrero part of 1999 in Wilmington and spent all of 2000 and part of 2001 in Wichita, before his return today.
www.bluerocks.com /2001scores/wil6220.html   (415 words)

  
 Wilmington Today: Revolutionary War history
Declaration of Independence: William Hooper of Wilmington was one of three North Carolina delegates who voted for independence and signed the Declaration in July 1776.
When the British occupied Wilmington in 1781, he was captured and imprisoned, an ordeal that led to his death.
In April, after the battle of Guilford Courthouse in present-day Greensboro, the British Commander, Gen. George Cornwallis, arrived in Wilmington.
www.wilmingtontoday.com /History/RevolutionMain.html   (501 words)

  
 Nyack Warriors - Nyack and Wilmington Men Battle to 2-2 Tie
New Castle, DE - The Wilmington College Wildcats rallied back from two goals down and battled the Warriors of Nyack College to a 2-2 tie in CACC men's soccer action on a rainy Saturday afternoon at the Kirkwood Soccer Complex.
Wilmington answered back when junior Joe Galasso finished a pass from freshman Nick Rotella with just over four minutes remaining in the first half.
Following the game Wilmington stood at 2-4-1 in the CACC and 4-9-1 overall.
www.nyackcollege.edu /athletics/?news_id=318   (260 words)

  
 Wilmington College Athletics
RICHMOND, Ind. — The Wilmington College Quakers dropped their second consecutive game, dropping their record to 2-2 on the season in a 57 to 44 loss to the Quakers of Earlham College in the annual "Quaker Bowl".
Wilmington battled back and cut the deficit to two heading into the locker room at 18-16.
The Quakers got the first basket of the second half, tying the game at 18 before Earlham opened an 8-1 run, taking a seven point lead and never looked back in the 13-point Earlham victory.
www.wilmington.edu /ffmbballrecap112904.htm   (233 words)

  
 Battle Summary: Wilmington, NC
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Alfred Terry’s and Rear Adm. David Porter’s combined operation on January 15, Wilmington’s days were numbered.
During the night of February 21-22, Gen. Braxton Bragg ordered the evacuation of Wilmington, burning cotton, tobacco, and government stores.
www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/nc016.htm   (246 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Wilmington Campaign: Last Departing Rays of Hope: Books: Chris E., Jr. Fonvielle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
While prior books on the battle to capture Wilmington, North Carolina, have focused solely on the epic struggles for Fort Fisher, in many respects this was just the beginning of the campaign.
The battle of Fort Fisher, in North Carolina near Wilmington, was wonderfully written about a decade ago in Confederate Goliath by noted historian Rod Gragg.
The closing of Wilmington is by far my favorite series of battles during the Civil War, but I must admit that after the capture of Fort Fisher, its a pretty big bore.
www.amazon.com /Wilmington-Campaign-Last-Departing-Hope/dp/0811729915   (1838 words)

  
 The Capture of Wilmington in the Civil War
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CAPTURE OF THE City of Wilmington was captured by the combined forces of General SCHOFIELD and
The capture of Wilmington not only seals the victory gained by the
www.sonofthesouth.net /leefoundation/civil-war/1865/capture-wilmington.htm   (652 words)

  
 Wilmington Blue Rocks Online - Box Score & Recap
WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Blue Rocks returned to the win column in very rainy conditions as the Rocks defeated the Winston-Salem Warthogs, 9-3, Friday night at Frawley Stadium.
BLUE ROCKS NOTES: The Wilmington Blue Rocks battle the Winston-Salem Warthogs in the second game of a three-game weekend series on Saturday at 7:05 p.m.
In the battle of southpaws, the Rocks start Chris Tierney (1-2), while the Warthogs send Ryan Wing (3-0) to the hill.
www.bluerocks.com /2003scores/wil4250.html   (444 words)

  
 Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, a wooden side wheel steamer built in New York in 1862 formerly named Kentucky and Union, was purchased by Rear Admiral Paulding for the Navy from C. Vanderbilt on 20 July 1863 and placed in commission on 18 August 1863, Captain Henry Walke in command.
During October she was attached to the 2d Division North Atlantic Blockading Squadron and on 21 October captured CSS Wando attempting to run through with a cargo of cotton.
During December Fort Jackson fought in the battle off Wilmington and in the first bombardment of Fort Fisher (24-25 December) during which she covered troop landings and received on board the dead and wounded.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/f4/fort_jackson.htm   (400 words)

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