Wilmington NC Newcomer/Visitor/Relocation Resources Guide

Wilmington NC Newcomer/Visitor/Relocation Resources Guide

 
Whether you are relocating to Wilmington NC and looking for real estate, you’re a visitor checking out the Cape Fear region, or maybe you are a long-time New Hanover County resident…. it’s always handy to have a list of resources available at your fingertips. Below you will find important New Hanover County websites and phone numbers for offices such as the DMV, Utility Companies, Chambers of Commerce, Board of Elections, and many more. So, if you are buying or selling a home in Wilmington, or simply just here for an extended stay, we hope this list helps!
 

Drivers License & Registration

ncdot.org | (919) 715-7000
 

Senior Resources

Cape Fear Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging, Resource Guide for Seniors
(910) 395-4553 | capefearcog.org
 
New Hanover County Senior Residential Center
(910) 798-6400 | nhcgov.com/src
 

Utilities

A-1 Sanitation
(910) 342-0337
 
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
(910) 332-6550
 
Duke Energy Progress
(800) 452-2777
 
Diversified Energy/Propane Gas
(800) 849-9232
 
Spectrum/Time Warner Cable
(910) 332-7800 | (866) 749-2641
 
Waste Industries
(910) 762-7563
 
Waste Management
(910) 799-5256
 

Transportation

Cape Fear Breeze
(910) 341-7819
 
Cape Fear Public Transit Authority  (WAVE TRANSIT)
(910) 343-0106 | wavetransit.com
 
NC DOT-Ferries
(800) BY-FERRY
 
Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
(910) 341-4125 | flyilm.com
 

Chamber of Commerce

Greater Wilmington Area Chamber of Commerce
(910) 762-2611 | wilmingtonchamber.org
 
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
(910) 458-8434 | pleasureislandchambernc.com
 
Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce
(910) 256-8116 | wrightsville.com
 

Post Office

USPS Office Locator
(800) ASK-USPS | usps.whitepages.com/post_office
 

Parks & Recreation

New Hanover County Parks, Gardens & Senior Resource Center
(910) 798-7620
 

Public Schools

New Hanover County Schools
(910) 763-5431 | nhcs.k12.nc.us
 

Universities/Colleges

Miller-Motte College/Wilmington
(910) 392-4660 | miller-motte.edu
 
University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW)
(910) 962-3000 | uncw.edu
 
Cape Fear Community College
(910) 362-7000 | cfcc.edu
 

Hospitals

New Hanover County Regional Medical Center
(910) 343-7000
 

NC State Board of Elections

PO Box 27155
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 733-7173

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