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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!Fourth of July Heat Wave Warning | Wilmington News
This Fourth of July weekend is shaping up to be dangerously hot—with heat indices soaring over 105 degrees and staying scorching into next week. Officials urge…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis | Wilmington News
Danny Glover, legendary actor from Lethal Weapon and Emmy nominee, bravely reveals his Alzheimer’s diagnosis after three years — at 80, he’s confronting memory…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Operation Dry Water: Stay Sober on the Water | Wilmington News
This Fourth of July, North Carolina’s waters are getting extra attention as law enforcement ramps up patrols under Operation Dry Water to keep boaters safe…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Energy Emergency as Heat Wave Hits 30 States | Wilmington News
A record-breaking heat wave is slamming 160 million Americans across 30 states, forcing the U.S. Department of Energy to declare a nationwide energy emergency…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!U.S. Men’s Team Triumphs Despite Red Card | Wilmington News
The U.S. men’s team stunned with a 2-0 win over Bosnia, advancing to the knockout round for just the second time in World Cup history. Folarin Balogun gave…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Southeastern Freight Expands in Wilmington | Wilmington News
Southeastern Freight Lines is set to massively expand its Wilmington, North Carolina hub—doubling daily truck traffic and adding a new cross dock, bigger…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Screen Time Steals Kids' Sleep | Wilmington News
New study reveals screen time steals precious sleep from kids—every hour cuts sleep by two minutes. With over 7,000 children studied, researchers confirm blue…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Rams ICE Vehicle During Arrest Attempt | Wilmington News
In a wild early morning chase in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ICE officers attempting to arrest Clemente Lara-Hernandez—convicted of assault, hit-and-run, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!America’s True Democracy Began in 1965 | Wilmington News
America’s true multiracial democracy didn’t begin in 1776—it didn’t fully take root until 1965, according to presidential historian Jon Meacham. While the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Balogun Shines as U.S. Advances | Wilmington News
Folarin Balogun stole the show with a dramatic goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina, overcoming an initial offside call to score and celebrate like LeBron—yes…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear Valley Health Cuts 200 Jobs | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Valley Health is cutting 200 jobs across its hospitals and clinics as federal funding shrinks and healthcare costs soar—impacting 138 current…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pender County Audit Delay Costs Tax Money | Wilmington News
Pender County missed its deadline to submit its annual financial audit, risking a $140,000 loss in state sales tax funds that could impact schools. The delay…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Stephen A Smith's Racial NBA Claim | Wilmington News
Stephen A. Smith ignited a firestorm by claiming the Lakers can’t win with “too many White guys,” citing a hypothetical trio of Walker Kessler, Luka Doncic…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iran Prepares Grand Funeral for Khamenei | Wilmington News
Iran braces for a colossal, politically charged funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, delayed for months amid secrecy and logistical chaos, as authorities…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Supreme Court Ruling Shifts Trans Sports Debate | Wilmington News
The Supreme Court just handed a major legal blow to the NCAA and universities defending transgender athletes in women’s sports — ruling that schools can…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Yankees Slump Deepens as Judge Calls Out Team | Wilmington News
The Yankees are in freefall, losing seven straight and eight of ten, as captain Aaron Judge, sidelined by injury, lashes out over the team’s lack of focus —…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DNA Breakthrough in 1985 Baby Doe Case | Wilmington News
A Massachusetts woman, Dianne Curry Peck, is facing murder charges for the 1985 death of her newborn son—found naked in the snow with the umbilical cord still…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!States Sue Over Medicaid Work Rules | Wilmington News
Twenty-five states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements that threaten to strip healthcare from millions—especially…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pritzker Calls Trump’s Rhetoric Dementia | Wilmington News
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker boldly claims President Trump’s recent fiery attacks on Democratic Socialists are symptoms of dementia, citing a stark decline in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Missing Person Case Turns Deadly | Wilmington News
A chilling missing person case in Washington state has spiraled into a homicide investigation after a suspect led police to human remains on a military…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tick Alert: Red Meat Allergy Risk | Wilmington News
Tick season is heating up—and so are ER visits. With Fourth of July vibes in full swing, experts warn about a five-year spike in tick bites, including a sneaky…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC Lottery Results July 1 2026 | Wilmington News
Win big with the July 1, 2026 North Carolina Lottery draws! Powerball hit with 2, 6, 26, 39, 68 and Powerball 6 (multiplier 2). Pick Three dazzled with daytime…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington Crash Closes Third Street | Wilmington News
Traffic chaos erupts in Wilmington after a major crash at Third and Wooster streets around 11 PM—Third Street is fully shut down northbound, causing massive…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Inlet’s Deadly Currents Demand Caution | Wilmington News
A tragic drowning at New River Inlet claims the life of 24-year-old Marquest Page Junior, who heroically tried to save a child—only to be swept away by deadly…
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 nine facilities as federal payments shrink and healthcare costs soar, impacting 138 current employees…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Flawed Study Undermines Mask Mandate Claims | Wilmington News
A June 2020 CDC-backed study claiming mask mandates slashed COVID-19 cases is now being called deeply flawed — its early timing, lack of real mask usage data…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DSA vs Soviet Union Myth Debunked | Wilmington News
Ashik Siddique, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, fiercely rejects Soviet comparisons, clarifying that democratic socialism is alive and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jaylen Brown Heads to Philly | Wilmington News
Jaylen Brown is headed to Philly in a blockbuster trade that sends him to the Sixers for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-rounders — a move…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pardon for Convicted Rapist Sparks Outrage | Wilmington News
Minnesota’s governor just spared a convicted child rapist from deportation—granting him a full pardon just before he was set to be sent back to Laos. Tou Lue…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Maduro Faces U.S. Torture Lawsuit | Wilmington News
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now facing a civil lawsuit in the U.S. over alleged human rights atrocities, as families of five men accuse him…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cadillac’s Patriotic F1 Debut | Wilmington News
Celebrate American independence with a splash of patriotism on the track—Cadillac’s stars-and-stripes livery takes center stage at Silverstone this Fourth of…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Birthright Citizenship Under Fire | Wilmington News
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is sounding the alarm over the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship, calling it a national…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iowa Senate Race Tightens Dramatically | Wilmington News
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race is heating up as a tight, unpredictable battle unfolds, with Democrat Josh Turek edging out Republican Ashley Hinson in a Fox News poll…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Frustrated as McConnell’s Health Stalls Legislation | Wilmington News
President Trump is furious as key GOP legislative efforts stall, particularly the SAVE America Act, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell remains…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ossoff Surges in Georgia Polls | Wilmington News
Jon Ossoff’s commanding lead in Georgia’s Senate race—56% to 43%—signals a major momentum shift, fueled by strong support from Black voters, young adults…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Boating Safety This Fourth of July | Wilmington News
With the Fourth of July heat on, NC beaches and boat ramps are packed—so officials are urging boaters to slow down and stay safe. Wildlife Officer Jacob…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Missing Man in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
A 32-year-old man from Brunswick County, North Carolina, named Mack William Upchurch, went missing last Saturday, June 27th, in the Myrtle Beach area. Standing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lieutenant Larry’s Phantom Hours | Wilmington News
A Wilmington police lieutenant, Dena Larry, faced scrutiny after allegations surfaced that she was padding her timesheets—clocking in for hours she wasn’t…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!North Carolina Voter Mailer Mess | Wilmington News
Voter registration mailers in North Carolina are raising red flags—QR codes may leak personal info, forms list obsolete party options, and some were even sent…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shape NC Transportation Future | Wilmington News
Your voice matters in shaping North Carolina’s future roads—NCDOT is seeking public input on major transportation upgrades from 2028 to 2037, including…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!HOP Program Shutdown Leaves Gaps | Wilmington News
One year after North Carolina’s groundbreaking HOP program shut down, thousands are still reeling from the loss of vital support—food, housing, rides, mental…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Honoring Forgotten Souls at Reaves Chapel | Wilmington News
Reaves Chapel has been restored, but the mission continues—now focusing on the adjacent cemetery holding over 80 souls, many formerly enslaved Africans tied to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Beyond the Scale Sustainable Weight Management | Wilmington News
Forget quick fixes—Dr. Constance Foreman reveals that lasting weight management isn’t about surgery or one-size-fits-all diets. It’s about building lifelong…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Patriotism in America Under Scrutiny | Wilmington News
As the Fourth of July looms, a new Gallup poll reveals a shifting landscape of American national pride—with only 33% now calling themselves “extremely proud,”…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fireworks Can Be Deadly This July | Wilmington News
July 4th fireworks aren’t just about patriotism—they’re dangerous. Fire officials warn that even consumer-grade sparklers and displays can cause…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Stay Sober This Fourth on the Water | Wilmington News
Don’t drink and boat this Fourth of July—North Carolina’s Operation Dry Water is cracking down hard on impaired boating, with zero tolerance for alcohol on the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fireworks Safety in Dry Conditions | Wilmington News
Fireworks this weekend? Think twice. With dry conditions and soaring heat, backyard blasts are a fire hazard—and officials are urging everyone to skip the DIY…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear Habitat’s Biggest Project Yet | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity is tackling its biggest project ever—a sprawling 30-acre mixed-income neighborhood on Sidbury Road and Buck Avenue, funded by a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alright So | Wilmington News
Dive into the wild, unfiltered world of podcasting where secrets, scandals, and surprising revelations collide—this episode is your front-row seat to the chaos…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Your Voice Shapes NC’s Next Road Plan | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s DOT is shaping its next 10-year transportation blueprint—and YOU can help. From Wilmington’s widened boulevards to a new fixed bridge on US…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!North Carolina Voter Mailer Mess | Wilmington News
Voter registration chaos erupts in North Carolina as Ready to Register Inc. sends out flawed mailers—listing defunct parties, misaddressing returns, and even…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fentanyl & Cocaine Bust in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
In a major bust on Highway 74 in Brunswick County, NC, deputies arrested two suspects after a traffic stop that uncovered 500 fentanyl pills and nearly 30…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Donovan Newby Returns as Director of Player Personnel | Wilmington News
Donovan Newby, the former UNCW standout guard who led the Seahawks to the 2025 CAA Tournament title and was named Most Outstanding Player, is back on…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Southport Police Chief Steps Down | Wilmington News
Southport’s beloved Police Chief Todd Coring, who’s served 22 years with the department—including seven as chief—is stepping down amid internal reviews…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tar Heel Honor for Pope Leo | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s Labor Commissioner surprised the world by flying to Vatican City to award Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope—the state’s highest honor, the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tren de Aragua Gang Charged in U.S. Murders | Wilmington News
Eight suspected Tren de Aragua gang members face federal charges after two brutal crimes—one in Dallas involving a father’s execution-style murder and his…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ohio Home Reveals Horror for 16 Children | Wilmington News
Sixteen children were found living in horrific conditions in a rural Ohio home, prompting charges against four adults—Gary Siders Sr., Gary Siders Jr…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brennan Sues Trump Admin Over Records | Wilmington News
Former CIA Director John Brennan is suing the Trump administration, demanding courts compel officials to preserve records tied to criminal investigations…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Alito Warns Birthright Citizenship Threat | Wilmington News
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is sounding the alarm over a landmark ruling that upholds birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Daily Race for Poolside Chairs | Wilmington News
Every morning at a Spanish resort, guests race before sunrise to snag the best poolside lounge chairs—towels dropped, bags tossed, spots claimed in a…