Where are you? I’ve spent last 25 years in Raleigh, now live in Beaufort.
Wilmington, my friend, right inside the city limit in southern/mid New Hanover County.
I grew up in southern Durham (the area which is now called “Southpoint”), but back in the 80s-mid/late 90’s when I was there it was semi-rural.
Hadn’t lived in the state for a good dozen years or so until I moved back last year.