The crew of the battleship now anchored in Wilmington spent Christmas 1943 in the South Pacific, where they enjoyed a surprise from home ...

As World War II raged in the Pacific, a U.S. battleship added a unique new resident. The newcomer didn’t “look or act exactly human” but was “enlisted” on Aug. 28, 1944, records show. Now, on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Less than one percent of Americans who served during World War II are still alive today, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. One of those veterans is here in Wilmington, and he ...

Wage War: The USS North Carolina was America’s first “fast battleship,” designed for both speed and strength. Launched in ...

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 ...

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 ...