Although North Carolina was one of the last states to secede from the Union, here was much support for the movement as shown by Wilmington's reaction to the news.
From the Dec. 19th Free North Carolina Blog.
When news of the event in Charleston reached Wilmington, a group called the Cape Fear Minute Men fired a 100-gun salute in honor of it.
The schooner Marine anchored in the Cape Fear River added its 100 guns.
This was also answered by Wilmington shipbuilder William Beery who "added another salvo."
The streets rapidly filled with cheering throngs showing their support.
So, It Had Come to This. --B-R'er
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