Wilmington, NC is one of the most beautiful cities on the East Coast. But does anyone actually work here? In this episode of Port City Living, we dig into the real economic story behind the city — the history, the hustle, and the hard truth. From the railroad that made Wilmington the largest city in North Carolina, to the wage gap that still exists today, to the biggest economic development announcement in regional history that was supposed to open in November 2025 and still isn't open — we're getting into all of it. Unfiltered.