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 (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 ...

The USS North Carolina is more than just a steel beast with an impressive record from a bygone war. It’s a time capsule: a living memory of sacrifice and ingenuity... What You Need to Know: The USS ...

Even so, millions of people died in the war, and millions have died through the years, leaving very few veterans left today.

Battleship North Carolina will be lit with spring colors from April 3-6 to celebrate the N.C. Azalea Festival. The lights will be illuminated from 7:30-9 p.m. and can best be viewed from downtown ...

A popular attraction for Wilmington tourists and residents alike has been listed as one of the best museums in the state. WorldAtlas recently released its list of the 13 best museums in North Carolina ...

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 ...

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