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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…
Episodes
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bears Head to Hammond, Leaving Chicago | Wilmington News
The Chicago Bears are officially pivoting toward a future in Hammond, Indiana, abandoning plans to stay in Illinois and leaving behind their historic home…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rob Delaney Redefines Success After Loss | Wilmington News
Rob Delaney’s life took a profound turn after losing his son Henry to a brain tumor at just two and a half—leading him to radically rethink his career. No…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Prichard Colon: A Fighter’s Tragic End | Wilmington News
Tragic loss: Former boxing star Prichard Colon, just 33, has passed after a seven-month coma triggered by a 2015 fight gone wrong. Once undefeated with 16 wins…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Thirty-Six Years, Still Seeking Citizenship | Wilmington News
A New Jersey woman, here 37 years and a U.S. homeowner with kids and grandkids born here, demanded citizenship at a Democratic event—only to spark outrage…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!WNBA’s Shifting Stance on Gender in Sports | Wilmington News
Five years ago, the WNBA proudly celebrated transgender athletes winning girls’ track titles—declaring solidarity with all trans competitors. But behind the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fans Rush Field at Yankee Stadium | Wilmington News
Three fans stormed the field at Yankee Stadium during a game against the Mariners, sparking chaos as security swiftly tackled and subdued them—complete with a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drought Relief in Some Areas, Not All | Wilmington News
Rain has brought some relief to parts of North Carolina, but western Brunswick County still battles an exceptional drought — the worst kind — with reservoirs…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Athlete Saves Three from Drowning in Lake | Wilmington News
UC Davis water polo star Lillie Vehling turned hero during a Seafair festival when she dove into Lake Washington to rescue three girls in distress—saving one…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Midwest Flood Crisis Escalates | Wilmington News
Midwest floods rage on as neighborhoods stay underwater, with record-breaking rainfall and rising rivers threatening more devastation. Heavy rain, strong…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Parks Worker Arrested After Firework Incident | Wilmington News
A ten-year-old girl suffered life-altering injuries after a Parks Department worker helped her light an M-80 firework in Staten Island’s MacArthur Park —…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kiwanis Funds Nutrition Programs for Kids | Wilmington News
The Kiwanis Club on Topsail Island just landed a $9,000 grant to launch a bold new initiative: “Feed. Fuel. Teach.” This upgraded Community Supper program now…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!From North Carolina Workplaces to the Moon | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s own astronaut Christina Koch, set to return from Artemis II—the first human lunar mission in 50 years—is bringing the moon back to Earth……
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Starbucks Eyes New Spot on Carolina Beach Road | Wilmington News
Starbucks is eyeing a new standalone shop with drive-thru on Carolina Beach Road near Ashley High School—just two miles from the closest existing location…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pender County Feeds 184K Summer Meals | Wilmington News
Pender County Schools delivered a summer meal miracle—dishing out 184,342 meals across six weekly pick-up sites from June to August, ensuring kids and families…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Celebrity Golf for Military Families | Wilmington News
Get ready for the 16th annual Hope For The Warriors Celebrity Invitational, a star-studded golf event raising millions for military families since 2010. This…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear Museum Gets Major Upgrade | Wilmington News
The Cape Fear Museum is making a major splash with its brand-new downtown location on Grace Street, opening August 18th — double the exhibit space, triple the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Strategic Digital Marketing Consultant Role | Wilmington News
Want to blend sales with digital growth? A new role is calling for a Strategic Digital Marketing Consultant to help local businesses turn online tools into…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!North Carolina’s Burning Bans Explained | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s environmental folks are cracking down on backyard burning—only natural yard waste like leaves and branches is allowed, no trash, plastic, or…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC Film Grant Gets $15M Lifeline | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s film grant just got a $15 million lifeline to fix a funding gap — but it’s a temporary patch exposing deeper budget missteps. Since 2019, the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear’s Climate Justice Movement | Wilmington News
A new climate advocacy group, the Climate Reality Project Cape Fear chapter, is launching in the region to tackle climate change locally—with a focus on six…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nashville’s Music Heart at Risk | Wilmington News
John Rich is sounding the alarm as Nashville’s iconic Broadway faces an existential threat: skyrocketing property taxes are forcing longtime music venues to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rep Malliotakis Demands Shut Down NYC Heroin Sites | Wilmington News
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is sounding the alarm on what she calls “heroin injection sites” in NYC, demanding the U.S. Attorney General shut them down—arguing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Decoy Air Force One Leaked | Wilmington News
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson, who once carried the nuclear football for President Clinton, calls the recent Air Force One decoy operation…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Crowley vs Piker Divides Democratic Wing | Wilmington News
David Crowley, Wisconsin’s new Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner, just dropped a bombshell: he’s cutting ties with streamer Hasan Piker, calling out Piker’s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Save Big with PureTalk’s 15 Dollar Deal | Wilmington News
Slash your phone bill with PureTalk’s no-hassle, no-fee plans—five options for just $15/month for the first three months. No hidden charges, same top-tier…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three Executions Scheduled for Thursday | Wilmington News
Three men face execution on the same day across three states, marking a rare and chilling convergence in the U.S. death penalty system. In Tennessee, Anthony…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Battle of the Badges Blood Drive | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s annual Battle of the Badges pits police vs. fire in a热血 blood drive showdown—where every pint helps save lives and bragging rights go to the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!El-Sayed’s Controversial Campaign Footage | Wilmington News
New footage of Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is sparking major debate, revealing him questioning the Second Amendment and suggesting healthcare should…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hong’s Loss Sparks Democratic Divide | Wilmington News
Francesca Hong’s surprise loss in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary signals a brewing rift within the party, as voters rejected her radical platform…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!BZZR Brings Sports Back to Social | Wilmington News
BZZR is a new social media platform built for sports fans—no drama, no noise, just pure sports talk. Created by Emmy-winning sportscaster Jon Alba and others…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UC Davis Star Saves Three from Drowning | Wilmington News
A UC Davis water polo star, Lillie Vehling, pulled three drowning girls from Lake Washington during a Seattle Seafair festival—saving one unconscious teen by…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lock Your Doors Before It’s Too Late | Wilmington News
Whiteville police are sounding the alarm over a spike in car break-ins and thefts, urging everyone to lock their doors, take keys with them, and remove…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!North Carolina Wins Big on Powerball | Wilmington News
Someone in North Carolina just won a million-dollar Powerball jackpot with a two-dollar ticket bought at a Hop-In Citgo in Elizabeth City—matching all five…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sixth Annual Golf Tournament for Cancer Survivors | Wilmington News
Get ready to tee off for a cause! The sixth annual Surviving & Thriving Golf Tournament hits the greens on September 14th at The Links at Brick Landing in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear’s Eclipse Memories | Wilmington News
When the sky doesn’t cooperate, history repeats itself — and Cape Fear residents know that all too well. From 1984’s rain-soaked disappointment to 1994’s cloud…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Burn Only What Grows in NC | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s open burning rules are tightening up—only yard waste that grows from the ground is allowed, no plastics or trash. Burns must happen between 8…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Film ACME Tried to Hide | Wilmington News
Warner Bros. scrapped the finished $70M film “Coyote vs. Acme” — a courtroom showdown between Wile E. Coyote and Acme Corp. — opting for a tax write-off…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cape Fear Honors Teaching & Staff Excellence | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Community College just celebrated its annual campus excellence awards, spotlighting three standout educators and staff members who’re making a real…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drought Relief in Some Areas, But Not All | Wilmington News
Summer rain brings relief to parts of North Carolina, lifting drought alerts in Charlotte and Hickory—but western Brunswick County remains in “exceptional…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wholesale Inflation Slows, Fed Watches | Wilmington News
Wholesale inflation cooled last month, offering a welcome reprieve as prices businesses pay stayed flat month-to-month and annual inflation dipped to 4.7%…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two New Disturbances Brewing | Wilmington News
Tropical weather’s back on the radar as two new disturbances, Invest 92L and 94L, are being watched closely — but don’t panic yet. 92L has a decent shot at…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Powerball Hits $1 Billion Jackpot | Wilmington News
Powerball just hit a jaw-dropping $1 billion jackpot—its eighth-largest ever and the 15th U.S. lottery to reach that milestone. The winning numbers? 4, 26, 66…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kids Vaccinated Before School Starts | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is rolling out a major vaccination clinic to get kids ready for school — all shots needed for the 2026-2027 school year are available, free…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tate Brothers Face Bail Battle | Wilmington News
The Tate brothers face a high-stakes legal showdown as a Miami judge prepares to decide if they’ll remain jailed while fighting extradition to the UK over…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Your Voice Shapes New Hanover Schools | Wilmington News
New Hanover County Schools is hosting a community town hall this August to gather input from teachers, parents, and residents on priorities for the upcoming…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hatch Fest at Harris Teeter This Weekend | Wilmington News
Harris Teeter is kicking off Hatch Fest this weekend at their Riverlights store, where you can witness live Hatch chile roasting demos, taste samples in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Powerball Billion-Dollar Winner Revealed | Wilmington News
A Powerball jackpot worth a staggering $1.04 billion was won on August 12th — the eighth-highest in history and the biggest this year — by a ticket purchased…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!This Weekend’s Must-See Events | Wilmington News
This weekend’s packed with unforgettable entertainment—from Brit Floyd’s epic Pink Floyd tribute at the Wilson Center to LeAnn Rimes’ star-studded country…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FSU Under Fire Over Scholarships | Wilmington News
Florida State University is under federal investigation after a civil rights complaint alleges 32 scholarships discriminate by race or sex, potentially…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heidi Beirich Faces Federal Charges | Wilmington News
Heidi Beirich, once celebrated as a top extremism analyst, now faces federal charges after allegedly using SPLC funds to pay an informant embedded in a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington Sports & Dance Surge | Wilmington News
Wilmington Sharks storm to the championship with an 11-0 shutout, UNCW Athletics locks in a historic multi-year deal with Novant Health and EmergeOrtho…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Texas Data Centers and Power Politics | Wilmington News
Texas is at the epicenter of the AI-driven data center boom, attracting billions in investment—but with a twist: Governor Greg Abbott wants these tech giants…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Biden's Clemency Mess Exposed | Wilmington News
Behind the scenes, internal Justice Department emails reveal a chaotic, rushed clemency process under President Biden’s final term — with prosecutors confused…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freddie Freeman’s Dugout Fall | Wilmington News
Freddie Freeman took a brutal tumble into the dugout while chasing a pop fly, crashing down the steps and leaving fans and teammates worried — but thankfully…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!State Dept Drops DEIA Diplomacy | Wilmington News
The State Department is ditching Biden-era DEIA mandates that required diplomats to push social inclusion abroad, shifting focus back to core national…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Health Secretary Challenges Gender Transition Treatments for Minors | Wilmington News
Assistant Health Secretary Brian Christine is sounding the alarm against medical interventions like puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries for minors…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Protein Breakfasts and Fast Food Truths | Wilmington News
Breakfast is getting a protein power-up as people crave more satiety and steady energy—fast-food chains like Chick-fil-A are hopping on the trend with…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kohberger Challenges Guilty Plea | Wilmington News
Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the University of Idaho murders, is now attempting to overturn his guilty plea — a deal that spared him death but landed him four…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!EPA’s Veto Power Sparks Debate | Wilmington News
The EPA’s sweeping veto power under the Clean Water Act is sparking controversy as it threatens to halt energy and infrastructure projects—even after permits…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Disney’s Secret Growth Hack | Wilmington News
Disney just shattered its own growth records, up 10% year-over-year, with record attendance, higher spending, and hotels nearly sold out — all while the…