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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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Mangione Plea Sparks Political Firestorm | Wilmington News
Luigi Mangione, the man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges, admitting he knew what he was doing…
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Mangione Plea Sparks Political Firestorm | Wilmington News
Luigi Mangione, the man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges, admitting he knew what he was doing…
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Russia's Economic War of Attrition | Wilmington News
A top Russian economist just got fired for sounding the alarm: Russia’s economy is in freefall, technologically behind, and the war in Ukraine is bleeding it…
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Sam Webb’s Sudden NFL Exit | Wilmington News
Sam Webb’s NFL journey ended abruptly after just one preseason game with the Giants — a whirlwind ride that saw him bounce between teams, shine with the…
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Jake Bigoni Arrested for Wife’s Murder | Wilmington News
Jake Bigoni, 37, has been arrested in Plano, Texas, for the murder of his estranged wife, Eliana Bigoni, whose body was found in a car trunk in their apartment…
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Beshear on Socialism and Reform | Wilmington News
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear blasts socialism as a “failed experiment,” blaming economic frustrations on systemic failures rather than ideological shifts. He…
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Brady’s Preseason Message | Wilmington News
Tom Brady’s fiery message about preseason play is a throwback to grit: he’s calling out the trend of players skipping the grind, recalling his own relentless…
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Shooting at VSU Leaves Five Injured | Wilmington News
A shooting at Virginia State University left five young people injured, sparking an urgent police search for additional shooters whose motives remain…
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Wilson Center Unveils Two New Broadway Hits | Wilmington News
Get ready to laugh, sing, and maybe even fly — the Wilson Center’s Broadway season is exploding with two electrifying new shows: the Tony-winning chaos of…
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Southport Builds Resilience Together | Wilmington News
Southport’s rolling up its sleeves to tackle climate chaos with a new Community Resilience Project Portfolio, funded by a North Carolina state grant — and they…
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Whiteville Police Seek 2 More in Shootout | Wilmington News
Whiteville police are hunting down two more suspects, Dale Freeman and Zyon Willis, in connection with a deadly August 14th shootout on Ward Street — where…
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Brunswick County Under Pressure | Wilmington News
Brunswick County’s in a drought emergency, needing 20 inches of rain to recover—still under strict watering limits as heat and sporadic showers keep things…
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Wanted: Two Men in Whiteville Shootout | Wilmington News
Whiteville police are hunting down Dale Freeman and Zyon Willis after a deadly August 14 shootout near Ward Street—charges include assault with a deadly…
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Brunswick County Tourism Surges | Wilmington News
Brunswick County just smashed a major tourism milestone, pulling in over $1.24 billion from visitors in 2025 — a slight uptick from last year and cementing its…
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Wilson Center Unveils New Broadway Shows | Wilmington News
Get ready for a Broadway blast at the Wilson Center—two electrifying new shows just dropped: Tony-winning comedy “Spamalot” (Nov 7-8) and the interactive…
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Democrats Reclaim Faith in Politics | Wilmington News
Democrats are stepping into the faith conversation in a big way this election cycle, challenging the long-standing Republican dominance on religious politics…
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Fishing Festival for Wounded Warriors | Wilmington News
Oak Island’s 11th Annual Peer Fishin’ Festival is set to reel in wounded warriors and disabled veterans this fall, offering five days of fishing, community…
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Powell Takes Charge as Trojans Soar | Wilmington News
Aaron Powell returns as West Brunswick’s new head coach, bringing fresh offensive strategies and deep familiarity with the roster to build on last year’s…
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Retail Earnings and Stagflation Loom | Wilmington News
Stocks hover near all-time highs as big companies drive gains, but retail earnings reports loom large amid surprising drops in consumer spending. Oil prices…
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States Sue Meta Over Kids' Mental Health | Wilmington News
A massive $1.4 trillion lawsuit is hitting Meta this week, as dozens of U.S. states accuse the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to…
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Tupac Trial Begins After 30 Years | Wilmington News
The long-awaited trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder is finally underway in Las Vegas, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis, now 63, facing life in prison for allegedly…
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Broken Permitting Costs Homes | Wilmington News
A broken permitting system is quietly driving up the cost of everything—especially new homes—with delays adding nearly $132,000 to each project. Rooted in…
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It's Your Wallet, Stupid | Wilmington News
It’s not the GDP or stock market that moves voters—it’s their personal wallet. Politicians miss the mark when they ignore how inflation eats into rent…
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AI Data Centers and the Grid | Wilmington News
Data centers fueling AI are booming across the U.S., especially in Texas and New York, but their massive energy demands threaten power grids and could spike…
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Alderton Steps Down But Stays Influential | Wilmington News
Sir Clive Alderton, King Charles’ longtime trusted advisor and the enigmatic “Wasp” from Prince Harry’s memoir, is stepping down after two decades—but don’t…
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ActBlue Under Fire Over Fraud Claims | Wilmington News
An 88-year-old Michigan woman is at the center of a brewing scandal as ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, faces congressional scrutiny over…
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Scammers Hijack Movie Hype | Wilmington News
Scammers are cashing in on the buzz around “The Odyssey” by flooding the web with fake streaming sites that promise free access—only to steal your credit card…
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Shirts, Security, and WNBA Wellness | Wilmington News
At a WNBA game billed as “Wellness & Health Night,” a mother and her 17-year-old daughter were threatened with ejection for wearing shirts supporting…
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Local Government Decides This Week | Wilmington News
Local government across the region is buzzing this week as councils and boards tackle everything from dog daycares and RV parks to AI in schools and flood…
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Disney Legends Honor Major Icons | Wilmington News
Disney just dropped another dazzling dose of magic with its latest Disney Legends ceremony, celebrating icons like Anne Hathaway, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson…
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Back-to-School Shopping Surge | Wilmington News
This year’s back-to-school spending is set to smash records at $146.8 billion nationwide, fueled by parents hunting for value and retailers slashing prices up…
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Chef Dex Brings Bahamian Flavors to Wilmington | Wilmington News
Chef Dex, a Wilmington native with Bahamian roots, is bringing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to your kitchen this Tuesday night with an unforgettable…
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Veterans Reel in Memories at Oak Island | Wilmington News
Wounded and disabled veterans are set to cast their lines at Operation North State’s 11th annual Peer Fishin’ Festival in Oak Island, NC — a five-day coastal…
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Ward Street Shootout Leads to Arrests | Wilmington News
In a shocking shootout on Ward Street in Columbus County, North Carolina, three teens face serious charges after an alleged gunfight: 19-year-old Arthur…
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Back-to-School Stress Busters | Wilmington News
Back-to-school anxiety is hitting kids and parents hard in southeastern North Carolina—with 75% of teens and 87% of parents feeling the pressure. Experts say…
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Walmart Expands for Online Shopping | Wilmington News
Walmart’s Monkey Junction store is set to grow by over 9,000 square feet—just to handle the surge in online orders. This isn’t an isolated move; Porters Neck…
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Maco Road’s Growing Strain | Wilmington News
Maco Road in Brunswick County is buckling under traffic growth, swelling from 4,000 to nearly 6,000 daily trips—pushing it to 60% of capacity despite officials…
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UNCW Campus Life Through Vintage Photos | Wilmington News
Step back in time with rare UNCW photos from the 70s, 80s, and 90s—students watching Voyager 2, riding helicopters, studying by the beach, and sketching…
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Blanche Defends DOJ Alignment With White House | Wilmington News
Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s alignment with presidential priorities, rejecting claims of political interference while…
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Clark’s Overtime Heroics Seal Fever Win | Wilmington News
Indiana’s Caitlin Clark delivered a clutch performance with 26 points, including game-sealing free throws and a key rebound, as the Fever edged out Atlanta…
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Chrissy Metz on Body Scrutiny and GLP-1 | Wilmington News
Chrissy Metz opens up about the relentless public scrutiny she faces over her weight, even amid success, sharing how comments—often from people she wouldn’t…
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Gillian Anderson’s Parenting Regrets | Wilmington News
Gillian Anderson reflects on her early parenting years, admitting she’d like to have been less selfish and more thoughtful—especially when her first daughter…
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Two Men, One Woman Arrested in Whiteville Shooting | Wilmington News
Two men in Whiteville, North Carolina, are locked up without bond after a violent Friday night shootout—one allegedly fired at a house, the other returned fire…
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LIV Golf’s Future Hangs by a Thread | Wilmington News
LIV Golf’s future hangs in the balance as Saudi funding reportedly wavers, with CEO Scott O’Neil hinting at new investors but players like Brooks Koepka and…
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Joseph Sawyer Claims GCW Title | Wilmington News
Joseph Sawyer, fresh off his WWE days and now known as Joe Gacy, made a bloody, triumphant return to Game Changer Wrestling at Homecoming in Atlantic City…
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iCloud Private Relay Has Hidden Gaps | Wilmington News
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay, meant to shield your IP and location while browsing Safari, has some hidden flaws—researchers found three browser features that…
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Fat Where You Carry It Matters | Wilmington News
New research reveals that waist size matters more than BMI for heart health—people with larger waists, even if their BMI is “normal,” face up to 50% higher…
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Mayor Frey’s Viral Dance Moment | Wilmington News
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s viral dance video at the Black Entrepreneur State Fair has ignited a firestorm online, with critics calling his moves awkward…
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Kelly Clarkson Bans Kids From Her Movie | Wilmington News
Kelly Clarkson just dropped a wild one: her kids are officially banned from watching her 2003 movie “From Justin to Kelly,” which she hilariously calls “s—.”…
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Test-Blind Policy Backfires in Classrooms | Wilmington News
A Berkeley math professor is sounding the alarm: thousands of UC students are arriving unprepared for college-level math, with some lagging five to eight years…
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DHS Probes NYC Mayor’s Linked Charity | Wilmington News
The Department of Homeland Security is probing a UK-based nonprofit, PFF, linked to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, amid allegations it funneled $100M in donor…
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Jeffries Rejects Medicare for All | Wilmington News
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is distancing himself from Medicare for All and the Democratic Socialists of America, saying affordability—not…
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Lincoln at Sea: Endurance and Support | Wilmington News
After 250 grueling days at sea, the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln’s crew faces mounting strain — and national scrutiny — as President Trump questions their deployment…
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Survivor Hosts Show to Solve Cold Cases | Wilmington News
Kara Robinson Chamberlain, who escaped a brutal kidnapping by serial killer Richard Evonitz at age 15, is now launching her gripping new true-crime series…
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Cape Fear Bridge Upgrade and Traffic Impact | Wilmington News
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is getting a major upgrade — but with traffic chaos on the horizon. Residents and local businesses are bracing for disruption as…
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Sharks of North Carolina Coast | Wilmington News
Sharks aren’t just lurking in the deep—North Carolina’s coast is teeming with species like blacktips, sharpnoses, and even bonnetheads, some venturing into…
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Henry Winkler’s Dyslexia Journey | Wilmington News
Henry Winkler, famed for playing Fonzie, candidly shares how dyslexia shaped his life and career—almost leading him to child psychology, battling script…
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Al Gore's Family Vacation in Wilmington | Wilmington News
In July 2000, VP Al Gore and his family touched down in Wilmington, NC, for a rare family vacation — complete with Air Force Two, a high chair for toddler…
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Medicaid Fraud Bust in Pennsylvania | Wilmington News
Nineteen people are facing charges in Pennsylvania for allegedly ripping off the Medicaid program by bilking taxpayer dollars meant for disabled individuals…
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Wilmington Riverwalk Repairs in Progress | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s waterfront is getting a major upgrade as the city weighs two bids to repair the Castle Street boat ramp and critical Riverwalk supports—essential…