MARKING HISTORY: NHHS Medal of Honor Recipients
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There's something remarkable about New Hanover High School. "New Hanover High School, to our knowledge, is the only American high school with multiple World War II...
View ArticleBUILDING HISTORY: Liberty Ships
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Battleship North Carolina is our most famous monument to World War II but it is not our only connection. “Without the liberty ship we would not have been able to supply our...
View ArticleWilmington could get national recognition for World War II efforts
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington might be the first to get the American World War II City designation. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Monday to give that honor to at least one city...
View ArticleBill reintroduced to name Wilmington ‘American World War II City’
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This could be the year Wilmington is recognized as an “American World War II City.” Congressman David Rouzer has reintroduced H.R. 1721, a bill that would designate at least...
View ArticleWilmington may become country’s first World War II Heritage City
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington could soon receive a very special honor. Local and state leaders want the Port City to be named as the first World War II Heritage City. “There are two criteria. One...
View Article100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor attends Wilmington ceremony
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Friday marked the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and remembrance ceremonies are happening all over the country, including right here in the Cape Fear. “Nothing...
View ArticleHouse passes bill to honor first ‘World War II City’
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The push to get Wilmington honored as “an American World War II City” is one step closer to reality. Congressman David Rouzer’s bill has passed the House. Local Historian...
View ArticleWilmington Navy Week partners with Azalea Festival to raise awareness
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 2019 Azalea Festival kicks off next Wednesday, but another week-long event will kick off Monday: Wilmington Navy Week. Created in 2005 as a community outreach program, the...
View ArticleBattleship Celebrates 75 year anniversary of D-Day with special guest speaker
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — 75 years after D-Day, it is important that we honor the invasion of Normandy, France in World War II. The Battleship invited retired Capt. Wilbur Jones to speak to the public...
View ArticleLawmakers react to President Trump’s visit, WWII Heritage City designation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — President Trump’s visit to Wilmington on Wednesday was a culmination of more than a dozen years of work by lawmakers and a Wilmington veteran. “It is my tremendous honor to...
View ArticleVeterans reflect on 79th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington holds the honor of the first World War II Heritage City. The history began 79 years ago when the United States joined the fight, after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor....
View ArticleWilmington City Council approves WWII Heritage signs, Rail Trail master plan
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington is preparing to show off a huge honor it received last year, and has approved a plan affecting the future of pedestrian travel. The city famous for...
View ArticleEvent series held for Wartime Wilmington Week highlights the city’s...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s Wartime Wilmington Week at The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, kicking off a series of events with a WWII living history and book signing today. The...
View ArticleEvent held in Wilmington highlighting those from the Cape Fear who served at...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor died recently, being one of the many honored today at a ceremony at the historic Hannah Block Community Center. 26 military...
View ArticleHannah Block Historic USO Center closes out Wartime Wilmington Week
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Sunday, the Hannah Block Historic USO Center closed out it’s Wartime Wilmington Week with a familiar face. The building hosted an informative session on Rosie the Riveter, the...
View ArticleFort Fisher hosting free WWII living history program
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — If you’re a fan of history, you’ll be a fan of an event coming to Fort Fisher this weekend. The Fort Fisher State Historic Site will host ‘Homefront 1942 and Fort Fisher’ this...
View ArticleWilmington historic home honoring D-Day with special WWII event Tuesday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Burgwin-Wright House in downtown Wilmington will be hosting a special event on the 79th anniversary of D-Day on Tuesday. On the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the...
View ArticleHannah Block Historic USO celebrates July 4th in 1940’s style
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – The Historic Hannah Block USO in downtown Wilmington celebrated Independence Day with a touch of the 1940’s. Local historian and author Wilbur Jones says he couldn’t think of...
View ArticleWilmington appearing on PBS NC’s ‘North Carolina Weekend’, detailing WWII...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — PBS NC’s “North Carolina Weekend” host Deborah Holt Noel and crew visited Wilmington on October 3rd to film its upcoming feature on wartime Wilmington and our designation as...
View ArticleWilmington remembers the Pearl Harbor attack on it’s 82nd anniversary
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thursday marked the 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor and one historic building in downtown Wilmington is remembering that day. Public officials along with residents gathered at...
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