WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s not just a day for many of us to get off work for the holiday. Memorial Day is a time to honor fallen members of the military. “I have so much gratitude and appreciation ...

When it comes to great views along the Lower Cape Fear, it's a no-brainer to include the Battleship North Carolina among them. Arguably the Wilmington area's most popular tourist attraction that's not ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — More than 60 years ago, schoolchildren across North Carolina helped save the Battleship North Carolina with their lunch money. In 1961, students and community members from ...

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps the Battleship North Carolina will illuminate in the Marine Corps colors.

Wilmington, NC, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Battleship North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural & ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With heat index values expected to remain over 100 for the rest of the week, some organizations are taking precautions, including the USS North Carolina Battleship, to keep ...

With heat index values expected to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial is adding new measures to keep visitors safe and cool. Officials with the Battleship North ...

Children across North Carolina emptied their piggy banks and saved a battleship," said Dr. Jay Martin, executive director of ...