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Battleship North Carolina's popular 'hidden battleship' tours return in 2027
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (347+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — History buffs and adventure seekers will once again have the opportunity to explore rarely seen areas aboard the Battleship North Carolina when the popular Hidden Battleship experience returns in 2027. The Battleship North Carolina Memorial announced Tuesday that…...
New DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier: "A gift to the whole country"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) (CBS) — The peaceful pine forests of Camden, South Carolina, have spent centuries hiding a secret as old as America itself. In August 1780, British and American soldiers clashed there, leading to a terrible defeat for the Continental army. Battlefield archaeologists Jim…...
Battleship North Carolina to shine in patriotic colors for America's 250th anniversary
2+ week, 5+ day ago (305+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Battleship North Carolina will light up the Cape Fear River this Independence Day, glowing in red, white, and blue as part of the nation’s celebration of the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary. Beginning at dusk…...
Remains of World War II pilot killed during spy mission identified 82 years after plane disappeared
2+ week, 6+ day ago (237+ words) (CBS NEWS) — A 21-year-old airman who disappeared during a World War II spy mission over Thailand and Burma has been accounted for, the U.S. military said Wednesday. On November 5, 1944, McKinney took off from a U.S. base in Yunnanyi, China to fly…...
Two World War II veterans celebrate 102nd birthdays in New Hanover County
3+ week, 6+ day ago (178+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Friends, family and fellow veterans gathered at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center to celebrate the birthdays of two local World War II veterans who recently turned 102 years old. The joint birthday celebration honored George Vander Hoven,…...
Battleship North Carolina to shine in tribute to D-Day heroes on 82nd anniversary
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (313+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Battleship North Carolina will be illuminated Saturday evening as the memorial marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, honoring the courage and sacrifice of the Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II. The…...
A World War II veteran had no one left to bury him. Then 1,500 strangers showed up.
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) (CBS NEWS) — John Bernard Arnold III knew loss before he knew much else. His mom died when he was young, and he grew up in foster care before serving in World War II for the Navy. His great love in…...
Veterans honored with memorial reef burial off NC coast
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (464+ words) CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Families of fallen veterans gathered Monday off the North Carolina coast to honor their loved ones during a memorial at sea, giving nine service members a final resting place beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The ceremony was…...
USS North Carolina LEGO-inspired building set launching Memorial Day
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (211+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new limited-edition building set inspired by the historic Battleship North Carolina is set to debut Memorial Day at Bricks & Minifigs Wilmington. The 314-piece custom model, made with authentic LEGO parts, recreates the iconic USS North Carolina…...
Fallen Heroes Ceremony in Southport to honor 10 veterans ahead of burial at sea
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Veterans Memorial Reef will honor 10 U.S. armed forces veterans during its annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony on May 16 in Southport, ahead of a burial at sea planned for May 18. The ceremony is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday…...