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12-06-2025
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Battleship North Carolina offers views of Wilmington you can't get anywhere else
When it comes to great views along the Lower Cape Fear, it's a no-brainer to include the Battleship North Carolina among them. Arguably the Wilmington area's most popular tourist attraction that's not a beach, the Battleship — a retired war vessel that's been moored on Eagles Island across from downtown Wilmington since 1961 — has views of the area like few, if any, other places. It costs about $15 for adults to get on the Battleship, which gets you not only more history than you have time to absorb during a long afternoon but also two or three distinct views of the Wilmington area. From the ship's bow, which is its highest point, you can not only look down the barrels of the Battleship's formidable cannons, but you can see the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge rising above the tree line, as well the cranes and the giant, white, wood-pellet filled Enviva globes at the State Port. Move to the stern, and you've got picture-postcard views of downtown Wilmington, with church steeples peeking out from over the trees and historic homes nestled into the landscape. Views of more modern structures, like the River Place condominiums, aren't what I call spectacular, though others might disagree. To the west of the ship, you can get an idea of how wild Eagles Island and its wetlands looked before humans came there to tame it some 300 years ago, the acres and acres of bright green marsh grass blowing in the humid breeze. The west side of the ship is also a good place to look for wildlife. I didn't see any gators the day I went, but I did spot a bright white ibis. And you don't even have to pay to get on the Battleship to experience good views of the area around it and the ship itself. A wooden walkway built around the Battleship a few years ago provides not only spectacular views of the ship, but it also offers great views of downtown Wilmington. You can look directly across the Cape Fear River toward Market Street and see tourists strolling the Riverwalk or entering shops and restaurants. Or, look to the north of downtown across the sea-like expanse of marsh grass, with ghost trees rising up like abstract sculptures. The walkway, which is dedicated to the memory of veterans, is free to enjoy when it's open, which is mostly during Battleship hours. Battleship North Carolina is at 1 Battleship Road off U.S. 421. The Battleship is open daily rain or shine from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. It's also open on holidays, including Christmas Day (opens at noon). This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Best views of Wilmington, NC, from Battleship North Carolina
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
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Five Mississippi articles reveal rural economic shifts and community impacts in 2025
Stories by Biloxi SunHerald journalists, with AI summarization Five recent Mississippi articles show how economic changes are reshaping rural communities in 2025. The closure of 62 Dirt Cheap discount stores has forced locals to search further for affordable essentials and left workers without jobs, prompting groups like the Blue Mountain Civic Association to provide support. Meanwhile, Enviva shut down its Amory wood pellet plant after bankruptcy, but keeps operating in Lucedale and Pascagoula, raising questions about long-term job stability in the region. A favorite local bakery, Cheeky Monkey, closed its doors but now shifts to custom orders from home, preserving its connection with loyal customers. At the same time, ALDI is opening new stores in place of closed Winn-Dixies, offering different shopping experiences and filling some retail gaps in these affected areas. Bankruptcies like that of Dirt Cheap often leave behind limited retail options in rural communities. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mallory Strickland Two months after emerging from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Enviva is closing its plant in northern Mississippi and looking at efficiencies at its other facilities, including two in South MS. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez Here's a throwback to Southern-style buffet restaurants that were popular on the MS Gulf Coast 25 years ago and owned by the same chef. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez The Biloxi bakery with an unusual name is going in a different direction after the head baker decided to stir things up. Here's what is next for their cakes and treats. | Published March 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez Get a quarter ready for the shopping cart and bring your grocery bags. Shopping at this new ALDI store is a little different than at other supermarkets. | Published April 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mary Perez The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
