North Carolina's SAFE week of action, from June 1-7, emphasizes safe firearm storage to combat rising gun thefts and injuries. Partnering with local police, NCDPS distributes free gun locks and ...

USS North Carolina, the lead ship of her class, cut through the waves with determination, her nine 16-inch guns unleashing 2,700-pound shells towards the approaching Imperial Japanese Navy fleet.

That’s why a special remembrance was held today on the USS Battleship North Carolina. The ceremony has been held there since 1962 when the battleship became the state’s World War II Memorial as the ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — At the Battleship North Carolina on Monday, hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the fallen for Memorial Day. A memorial wreath was lowered into the Cape Fear River ...

It’s moored across the Cape Fear River opposite historic downtown and takes roughly 2 hours to explore on your own, or you can book a guided tour, which takes about 3-3.5 hours. Wander through nine ...

A former employee of Battleship North Carolina has filed a lawsuit alleging illegal surveillance and termination by leadership. Coast Guard veteran Chris Vargo of Wilmington filed a lawsuit in New ...

A former assistant director at the Battleship North Carolina is suing, alleging the director illegally recorded him and then fired him for reporting it. The lawsuit claims the director, Jay Martin ...

This meticulously preserved World War II battleship allows visitors to climb ladders, explore gun turrets, and imagine life aboard this floating city that once housed 2,300 sailors. The self-guided ...

The Civil War ironclad USS Monitor's revolving gun turret can typically be found submerged inside a 90,000-gallon tank at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News. The tank was recently ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Roads has a rich history, and there’s no more memorable battle than the one between the Monitor and the Merrimac. The turret of the USS Monitor is in the ...