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Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wilmington News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wilmington with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to coastal updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wilmington. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed…
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Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Southport Man Wins $100K Lottery | Wilmington News
A Southport, North Carolina, man named William Everett just won big after snagging a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off—worth $72,180 after taxes. He bought it…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fraudulent U Visa Applicant Sentenced | Wilmington News
A 41-year-old man with a history of serious crimes just got seven months in federal prison for lying on a U visa application — a move that let him dodge…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lost Pilot Found After Decades | Wilmington News
After 78 years, the mystery of First Lieutenant Franklin H. McKinney’s disappearance during a WWII reconnaissance mission over Burma and Thailand has been…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Coast Guard Crackdown on Impaired Boating | Wilmington News
The U.S. Coast Guard is teaming up with local and state police for high-impact water patrols under Operation Dry Water, targeting impaired boating before the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington Shooting: Suspect Arrested | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s streets are still reeling from a deadly June 6 shooting that claimed the life of 23-year-old Emir Moore—chaos erupted at Unhinged Bar as 911 calls…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chemours Settlement Sparks Outcry | Wilmington News
A major settlement just dropped with Chemours, the company behind massive PFAS pollution, hailed as the first major federal deal—but many are calling it a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heat Wave Warning This Holiday Weekend | Wilmington News
This holiday weekend, the eastern part of the state is bracing for dangerously hot temperatures—potentially hitting 100°F with humidity making it feel like…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Columbus County Heat Safety Alert | Wilmington News
Columbus County’s Fourth of July weekend is heating up—with heat indexes soaring to 105°F or higher. Officials are rolling out free hydration stations at four…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC Budget Cuts Civil Legal Aid Funding | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s state budget is poised to slash a vital funding source for civil legal aid—Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts, or IOLTA—money earned from…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!RJ Decker Season 2 Filming Starts July 9 | Wilmington News
RJ Decker Season 2 Filming Starts July 9 | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Virginia Beach Stalking Case | Wilmington News
A Virginia Beach man, Kevin Daniel Radford, faces felony stalking and cyberstalking charges after allegedly violating a domestic violence protective order — a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Thirty Bucks to Hundred Thousand | Wilmington News
A Southport man named William Everett just won $100,000 on a $30 scratch-off from Rosie’s Gas & Grill—walking away with $72,000 after taxes. This wasn’t a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Northchase Library Opens Thursday | Wilmington News
Get ready to check out Northchase’s brand new library opening this Thursday, July 9th — the fifth in the New Hanover County system and the first built…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fourth of July Celebrations Across NC | Wilmington News
This Fourth of July weekend is bursting with patriotic fun—from symphonies and classic movies to fireworks and live music. Catch the North Carolina Symphony’s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DACA Fraud and Child Abuse Conviction | Wilmington News
A Dominican man just got seven months in federal prison for immigration fraud—he lied on his DACA application, hiding a prior conviction for indecent liberties…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lulu's Law Saves Lives from Sharks | Wilmington News
A 15-year-old shark attack survivor, Lulu Gribbin, is turning her trauma into triumph by pushing for “Lulu’s Law”—a new federal alert system that sends…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Medal of Honor Hero Honored in NC Parade | Wilmington News
Retired Marine Major James Capers Jr., the first African American commissioned officer in Marine Corps history to earn the Medal of Honor, is set to lead North…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington Harbor Project Finalized | Wilmington News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and North Carolina’s ports just released a major environmental report for the Wilmington Harbor Project — a critical move to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Veterans Need More Than Just Care | Wilmington News
Veterans in North Carolina face a devastating crisis: suicide rates are nearly triple those of non-veterans and over six times higher for young vets aged…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear Health Cuts 200 Jobs | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Valley Health is cutting 200 jobs across its system amid mounting financial pressure, including 138 filled roles and 62 vacant ones — five in Bladen…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!USMNT, Golf, Grilling, and WNBA | Wilmington News
Former USMNT captain Jonathan Bornstein drops deep insights on the team’s World Cup surge and what’s ahead, while Paige Spiranac amps up her golf influence…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mayor’s Heatwave Advice Sparks Divide | Wilmington News
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s heatwave advice—setting ACs to 78°F to conserve energy—sparked a firestorm online, with critics labeling him a communist…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Project Purple Soars at Six Flags | Wilmington News
Six Flags Great Adventure’s new coaster, codenamed Project Purple, is already soaring over 320 feet—making it the park’s tallest structure—and construction is…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Psychotherapist Found Dead in NJ Stabbing | Wilmington News
A psychotherapist in New Jersey was found stabbed to death in her Chester home, sparking a major homicide investigation. Authorities have confirmed multiple…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Justice Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling | Wilmington News
Senator Jim Justice is celebrating a Supreme Court ruling that upholds state laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports, calling it validation for…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Operation Dry Water: Stay Sober on the Water | Wilmington News
The U.S. Coast Guard is teaming up with local law enforcement for Operation Dry Water — a nationwide crackdown on boating under the influence ahead of the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Honoring Military Families Through Music | Wilmington News
Aaron Tippin is paying tribute to the unsung heroes: military families left behind while their loved ones serve, calling for greater recognition and support…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ELI's China Ties Spark National Security Alarm | Wilmington News
A national security group is sounding the alarm over a U.S. environmental nonprofit, the Environmental Law Institute, for its decades-long ties to China’s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Empire State Proposal Gone Wrong | Wilmington News
A daring duo, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov—famous for their extreme climbs and featured in the Netflix doc “Skywalkers: A Love Story”—scaled the Empire…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington Harbor Deepening Finalized | Wilmington News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington, North Carolina, has released its final environmental impact statement for deepening and widening Wilmington…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wolf Backs Down From Grizzly | Wilmington News
A Montana wildlife showdown unfolds as a wolf cautiously approaches a bison carcass—only to be swiftly shut down by a 700-pound grizzly bear. The wolf…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Celebrate 250 with Smart Patriotic Deals | Wilmington News
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style with a $14 flag-adorned hat, shop patriotic and veteran-owned brands for everything from coffee to gear, stay cool…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Signal Lights Up Bradley Creek | Wilmington News
The new traffic signal at Bradley Creek Elementary is now fully live, complete with a pedestrian button to boost safety for kids and walkers while easing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ocean Isle Beach 4th of July Rules | Wilmington News
Ocean Isle Beach is gearing up for a fireworks-free, safety-first Fourth of July—with police cracking down on illegal pyrotechnics, drunk driving, and noise…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Northchase Library Opens July 9 | Wilmington News
Get ready to celebrate the grand opening of the Northchase Library, set for July 9th at 4400 Northchase Parkway West — a long-awaited community gem designed to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Junior League Launches New Partnership Program | Wilmington News
The Junior League of Wilmington is shaking things up with a brand-new Community Partnership Program set to launch in 2026, offering nonprofits more than just…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Princess Place Drive Closed for Sewer Work | Wilmington News
Princess Place Drive in New Hanover County is temporarily closed between North 26th and North 29th streets and the 300 block of North 27th due to urgent sewer…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Northchase Library Opens July 9 | Wilmington News
New Hanover County unveils its first new library branch in years — the sleek, $13 million Northchase Library opening July 9 — designed to serve a booming…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wrightsville Beach Bridges Get Major Upgrade | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s DOT is tackling a major infrastructure upgrade for Wrightsville Beach, replacing three aging bridges over Lees Cut and Banks Channel —…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear’s Fourth of July Through the Years | Wilmington News
Step back in time to the Cape Fear region’s Fourth of July celebrations—fireworks over Wilmington’s waterfront, parades in Southport, and beach vibes at…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Road Trip Talks to Stop Underage Drinking | Wilmington News
Summer road trips are the perfect time for parents to start casual, early conversations with kids about underage drinking—before it’s too late. Talk It Out NC…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Yo So What Now | Wilmington News
Yo So What Now | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Vatican Breaks Ties with SSPX | Wilmington News
The Vatican just severed ties with the Society of St. Pius X, declaring them in schism after they consecrated four new bishops without papal approval — a move…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three Plans to Expand New Hanover Beds | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is racing to add 225 new acute care beds by 2026, with three major health systems stepping forward: UNC Health Wilmington wants to build a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FBI Tries to Sort Real Ransom Notes | Wilmington News
The FBI is digging into real ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, while dismissing others as scams — all as the search for the mom of “Today”…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Hanover Hospital Plans Under Scrutiny | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is racing to add 225 acute care beds, with three major proposals on the table—UNC Health’s $852M new 150-bed hospital, Atrium/Advocate’s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Jersey Targets Employers for Medicaid Costs | Wilmington News
New Jersey is hitting employers with new fees for workers on Medicaid, aiming to fund the program as federal changes threaten to spike costs — with companies…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Hanover Taps Instacart to Fight Food Deserts | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is rolling out a bold new plan to fight food insecurity by partnering with Instacart—offering 2,000 free memberships plus $10 grocery…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lee Greenwood Honors Veterans with New Spirits | Wilmington News
Lee Greenwood’s Soldier Valley Spirits is back—premium booze with a patriotic purpose. Every bottle funds veterans’ charities, comes in canteen-shaped bottles…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!California Defies Supreme Court on Trans Athletes | Wilmington News
The Supreme Court just sided with states that want to keep women’s sports separate from biological males — but California’s not backing down. Despite the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Housing Market Shift Ahead | Wilmington News
The housing market is poised for a major shift as demand slows and supply surges—thanks to fewer buyers, aging populations, and stalled construction. After a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Clark-Thomson Clash Sparks League Debate | Wilmington News
A fiery moment between Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas has ignited controversy in the WNBA, with veteran reporter Christine Brennan slamming the play as…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pentagon Rethinks Gulf Bases | Wilmington News
The Pentagon is quietly overhauling its Gulf military strategy as Iranian missile and drone strikes expose the deadly vulnerability of its major bases. Once…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Swift and Kelce: The Economic Spark | Wilmington News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored wedding is already fueling a massive economic boom—long before the ceremony happens. Brands are racing to cash in on…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Balogun’s Red Card and World Cup Fire | Wilmington News
Folarin Balogun’s red card in the USMNT’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina sparked global debate—despite scoring his third World Cup goal, the VAR-confirmed…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mexico Fans Shake Earth with Win | Wilmington News
Mexico’s wild 2-0 win over Ecuador sent fans into seismic frenzy—so much so that their jumping and cheering triggered earthquake monitors. Julian Quiñones…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tax Cuts, Fraud, and Midterm Battles | Wilmington News
A massive tax cut signed last July—claimed as the biggest in U.S. history—aimed to simplify the system, boost working families, and make tips and overtime…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!One Tip Could Solve Nancy Guthrie Case | Wilmington News
Retired detective Herman Weisberg believes Nancy Guthrie’s case hinges on one public tip—hidden in thousands of calls, the next call could be the breakthrough…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Students Run Mock Trial for Stolen Dog | Wilmington News
Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and even college students took center stage in New Hanover County’s annual youth leadership academy, diving headfirst into…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Economy Focus: Jobs Report Drops Thursday | Wilmington News
The economy’s heartbeat just got a major update—this week’s jobs report could shake markets, with economists forecasting 115,000 new jobs. Buckle up, because…