New Hanover County Library has been used in many many films and television series. From Dawson's Creek to more recent The Remaining, soon to be in theaters later this year, 2014.
Ashley High School may look familiar if you have seen the HBO TV Series, Eastbound and Down. The high school was used in 3 of the four seasons of the series and stands a chance of being used again if the show returns for another season(?). Stay tuned.