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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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Hollywood’s Secret Conservative Club | Wilmington News
In the Obama era, Hollywood conservatives formed a secret club called Friends of Abe to find safe spaces for free speech — because speaking your mind could…
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Manager Forgets Rule, Loses Pitcher Early | Wilmington News
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable made a jaw-dropping blunder in the first inning by pulling starting pitcher Luis Castillo—only to realize too late he’d…
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Non-Citizen Voter Charged in California | Wilmington News
A Honduran green card holder faces felony charges for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and registering to vote — a case federal officials are using to push…
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Wall on Tribal Land Sparks Legal Battle | Wilmington News
Construction of a new border wall section in Arizona’s desert, cutting through the sacred lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation, has ignited a fierce legal and…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives in Streams | Wilmington News
Dolly Parton’s passing sparked an unprecedented global surge in her music streams—up over 2,400% in the U.S. alone and 1,500% worldwide—making her the most…
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DP World Speeds Up Global Shipments | Wilmington News
DP World just launched fast, affordable ocean freight routes between Europe-U.S. and Asia-U.S., slashing transit times to 18-24 days and offering weekly…
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Rain or Shine Season Opener | Wilmington News
Rain or Shine Season Opener | Wilmington News
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Help Shape Wrightsville Beach Parks | Wilmington News
Wrightsville Beach is inviting residents to help design its next five-year Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan—your voice shapes the future of local…
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Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown | Wilmington News
Labor Day weekend kicks off a two-week “Booze It & Lose It” crackdown by North Carolina’s state highway patrol to slash drunk driving — with more patrols and…
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Overdose Awareness Day Brings Hope | Wilmington News
This Saturday, August 29th, Coastal Horizons kicks off their second annual Overdose Awareness event at CF Pope Elementary School’s gym from 10 AM to 1 PM — a…
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Honoring WWII Heroes on Battleship North Carolina | Wilmington News
Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars on the Battleship North Carolina this Monday — where history, honor, and community collide. Join Senator…
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Dolly Parton Celebration at Funeral Home | Wilmington News
Dolly Parton’s legacy is being celebrated in the most joyful way possible: a Dolly-themed party at a Wilmington funeral home this Sunday, August 30th, from 2…
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Design Your NC Battleship Plate | Wilmington News
Battleship North Carolina is launching a statewide art contest to design a new specialty license plate, inviting anyone in North Carolina to submit original…
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The Legacy of Chuck Pennington | Wilmington News
Chuck Pennington, the visionary who turned a Wilmington ruin into a Four-Diamond gem, passed away at 75—leaving behind a legacy that reshaped a neighborhood…
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Bob Ostrom’s Colorful Mermaid Show | Wilmington News
Bob Ostrom’s vibrant, plywood-packed pop-art mermaid extravaganza “Wooden That Be Fun?” is hitting The Gallery at Dreams in Wilmington this Friday — and it’s…
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Gronk’s Push to Keep Sports Affordable | Wilmington News
Gronk’s got your back—literally and figuratively—as he fights to keep youth sports affordable while teaming up with T-Mobile to upgrade high school stadiums…
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Lauren Alaina’s Life in Three Stages | Wilmington News
Lauren Alaina’s new album “Stages” is a heartfelt journey through her life, shaped by her small-town roots in Rossville, Georgia, where family taught her grit…
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Dolly Parton's Unstoppable Work Ethic | Wilmington News
Dolly Parton’s legendary work ethic stunned her co-star Danica McKellar, who revealed how Dolly often slept just three to five hours, then woke up to handle…
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Congresswoman Blocks Trump's Lake Rename | Wilmington News
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is fighting back against President Trump’s bizarre executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, introducing the “Hands…
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Data Centers Rewiring America's Future | Wilmington News
States are racing to win the AI infrastructure boom, with giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft pouring billions into massive data centers—turning places…
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Jordan Targets Fairfax Prosecutors | Wilmington News
Congressman Jim Jordan is sounding the alarm over local prosecutors, including Fairfax County’s Steve Descano, allegedly softening charges on undocumented…
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Albino Deer Magic in Wisconsin | Wilmington News
A stunning viral video captured an albino whitetail deer with a massive rack sprinting across a Wisconsin road—nicknamed a “majestic Unicorn” by the filmer…
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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Wilmington News
Trump’s latest geopolitical stunt: renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as part of a trade war with Canada, sparking nationwide debate, social media…
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Brown Defends Women's Sports Amid Controversy | Wilmington News
Former Senator Scott Brown is firing up his campaign trail with a bold, controversial stance on women’s sports—calling out the WNBA for what he sees as…
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Al Michaels and the Lake America Debate | Wilmington News
President Trump’s bold move to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” sparked national debate, especially after Al Michaels, during an Amazon Prime football…
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Wave Transit’s New Bench Rules | Wilmington News
Wave Transit is ditching handmade benches for cash donations as it rolls out new bus stop amenities—here’s why and what’s next for community builders like the…
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Activism vs Sports at WNBA Game | Wilmington News
Enes Kanter Freedom gets ejected from a Chicago Sky game after a heated exchange with teammate Natasha Cloud, sparking a firestorm over activism, free speech…
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Rays Rise as Playoff Pressure Builds | Wilmington News
Baseball’s playoff race is heating up as the Tampa Bay Rays lock in a top seed with elite pitching and a clutch offense, while pitchers like Casey Mize face…
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Foreign Influence in the AI Debate | Wilmington News
Foreign actors may be secretly fueling the anti-AI firestorm in the U.S., with Chinese bots flooding social media with misinformation about data centers to…
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Landman Season 3 Delayed Until 2027 | Wilmington News
Landman fans, brace yourselves—season three is on its way, but it’s going to be a long wait. Production kicks off in Q1 2027, with the earliest possible…
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Immigration Officer Released After Extradition Battle | Wilmington News
Immigration officer Christian Castro, facing Minnesota charges for allegedly firing his weapon at a home — with a bullet reportedly entering a child’s bedroom…
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NFL Scam Artist Charged With Wire Fraud | Wilmington News
A slick con artist posing as a San Francisco 49ers star duped 26 women out of $1.3 million using fake NFL credentials, prop money, and custom helmets — now…
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Humperdinck Wants Reunion With Jones | Wilmington News
Engelbert Humperdinck opens up about his decades-long silence with Tom Jones, admitting they were once close friends and roommates — but a mysterious falling…
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Medicare Labs Face Big Fraud Crackdown | Wilmington News
Federal officials are hitting Medicare fraud with unprecedented force, recovering over $1.6 billion—including $732 million from 157 labs caught billing for…
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Lake America Sparked Political Firestorm | Wilmington News
President Trump shocks the nation by renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” sparking a whirlwind of political drama tied to trade tensions with Canada. The…
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From Iron Woman to Terror Watchlist | Wilmington News
From celebrated “Iron Woman” to U.S. terrorist watchlist: Taif Sami Mohammed, once honored by Biden for fighting Iraq’s corruption, now faces visa revocation…
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Dolly Parton Celebration of Life | Wilmington News
Dolly Parton’s legendary spirit lives on in a wild, music-filled celebration of life at Wilmington’s funeral home—where mourners don their flashiest…
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Honoring the First African American Marines | Wilmington News
This past Friday, seven brave Montford Point Marines were honored posthumously with Congressional Gold Medal replicas at a moving ceremony held on base due to…
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Grant Fuels Coastal Stewards Program | Wilmington News
North Carolina Coastal Federation just landed a major grant to supercharge its coastal stewardship program for kids—bringing hands-on science, field trips, and…
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North Carolina’s Mental Health Access Crisis | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s mental health care access is in dire straits, ranking sixth-worst nationally with a shocking score of 27.5 out of 100 — far below the national…
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Cape Fear Honors 911 Victims | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Community College invites the entire community to a solemn Patriot Day remembrance ceremony on September 11th at 8:30 AM, honoring the victims of…
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot Order | Wilmington News
A federal judge has halted President Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, ruling that the Postal Service can’t dictate state election rules — and with a new…
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Whiteville Drug Bust Targets Three | Wilmington News
Whiteville, North Carolina, law enforcement wrapped up a month-long sting with a dramatic raid on Vinson Boulevard, arresting three suspects—Steven Scott Best…
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Community Events for Cape Fear | Wilmington News
Get ready for a powerful week of community action in the Cape Fear region—where public health, resilience, and unity take center stage. On Monday, August 31…
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Norway’s New King Faces Royal Challenges | Wilmington News
Norway’s new King Haakon, crowned at 53 after his father’s passing, inherits a centuries-old monarchy facing its toughest public test yet. With a background in…
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Wilmington’s Healthcare and Development Battle | Wilmington News
Carolina Beach braces for new short-term rental rules amid community pushback, while Southport eyes expansion of Dutchman Village. In Wilmington, Atrium…
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Remembering 911 at Cape Fear CC | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Community College honors 9/11 victims, survivors, and first responders with a solemn Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on September 11, 2026…
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Food Trucks Rolling This Week | Wilmington News
Food trucks are rolling into town this week—sushi, tacos, barbecue, smash burgers, Peruvian bites, lemonade, wings, and even wood-fired pizza—all hitting spots…
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Cross and Nativity at Heart of LA Tradition | Wilmington News
A historic cross and Nativity scene on Olvera Street are at the center of a legal battle in Los Angeles, with merchants defending them as vital symbols of…
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Uber Eats and Zipline to Deliver by Drone | Wilmington News
Uber Eats is launching sky-high meal deliveries with Zipline, starting later this year in Dallas and Houston—where Zipline already flies—and aiming for one…
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Closing the GRAS Loophole for Safer Food | Wilmington News
The Trump administration is cracking down on food safety loopholes by forcing companies to notify the FDA before adding new ingredients labeled “Generally…
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Supreme Court, Iran, and Outbreak | Wilmington News
The Supreme Court just handed Donald Trump a major win on mail-in ballots, clearing the way for states to tighten rules — a move sparking fierce debate over…
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Universities Teach Bad Bunny and French Food | Wilmington News
Top-tier universities are offering some seriously wild course titles—Bad Bunny’s cultural impact, decolonizing French cuisine, and even “Nasty Women” in…
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Shingles Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk | Wilmington News
New research reveals that getting the shingles vaccine may slash dementia risk by 24%—but it’s not a cure. A massive study of half a million seniors found a…
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AI Boom Fuels Construction Jobs | Wilmington News
AI’s surge is fueling a massive U.S. construction boom, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs for electricians, plumbers, and heavy equipment operators as…
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Dolly Parton Redefined Womanhood in Music | Wilmington News
Dolly Parton didn’t just sing — she rewrote the rules of country music, proving that glamour, grit, and genius could coexist in one unstoppable force. Rising…
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LA Councilwoman’s Crosswalk Project Sparks Frustration | Wilmington News
LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman’s viral post celebrating a nine-month crosswalk project is sparking outrage — critics call it a slapstick take on city…
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AI in Music: Human Heart vs Machine | Wilmington News
AI is reshaping music—but human artists like Ben Gallaher argue it can’t replicate the soul of live performance. While AI may help with logistics like tour…
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Warsh’s Inflation Game Plan Under Scrutiny | Wilmington News
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is under intense pressure to spell out his inflation-fighting strategy, as markets and consumers demand clarity on whether rate hikes…
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Cape Fear Weekend Events Guide | Wilmington News
This weekend in the Cape Fear area is packed with fun and purpose: kick off Friday with a charity lip sync battle for Gold Star Families, then channel your…