The new state budget requires tolls on all NC ferries, most of which are currently free. Many coastal officials and residents ...

Discovery Bay is a mini aquarium that allows visitors to connect with marine life up close.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents and travelers could soon be able to experience the Fort Fisher Historic Site's new visitor center after over a year and ...

The sound of cannons and muskets will once again ring out at Fort Fisher State Historic Site. The event will mark the 160th anniversary of the fort’s capture by U.S. forces during the Civil War in ...

Independence Mall’s newest addition is Discovery Bay, a satellite location for the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher ...

A group of rare sea turtles will migrate from the chilly coasts of New England to the inviting warmth of North Carolina waters. Join historians and Civil War enthusiasts at Wilmington's Fort Fisher ...

A half-acre of brush was cleared near the Fort Fisher monument in North Carolina, causing concern among some visitors. Officials cited public health and safety hazards, including unsanitary activities ...

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is set for a multi-million dollar expansion, marking its first renovation in 20 years. New attractions include a Skydeck and a tiger shark habitat. Expect ...

THE capture of Fort Fisher was one of the most brilliant naval and military achievements of the war. This formidable earthwork was situated on Federal Point, N. C., in the department of Virginia and ...