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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!Sharks Dominate with 11-0 Championship Win | Wilmington News
The Wilmington Sharks roar to their second championship in three seasons with an eleven-to-zero demolition of their rivals, thanks to explosive early home runs…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!WNBA in Chaos Amid Political Storm | Wilmington News
The WNBA’s spotlight is hotter than ever—thanks to a whirlwind of drama: former NBA stars Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the draft, amid…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jessica Alba’s August Vibe & Love | Wilmington News
Jessica Alba’s August has been pure sunshine—bikini shots, beach days, and even golf in matching dresses—with her family and boyfriend Danny Ramirez stealing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iran Reinforces Military Command Amid Tensions | Wilmington News
Iran’s Supreme Leader has reshuffled key military leadership, appointing Ahmad Vahidi as commander-in-chief of the IRGC — a figure with a controversial past…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hasan Piker’s Political Crossroads | Wilmington News
Hasan Piker’s controversial online rants—blaming America for 9/11, praising dictators, and downplaying Hamas attacks—are sparking political firestorms, forcing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Abdul El-Sayed Challenges Toxic Masculinity in Sports | Wilmington News
Abdul El-Sayed, running for Senate in Michigan, is turning heads with his radical take on masculinity and sports — calling out toxic norms in American…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sharks Dominate to Claim Championship | Wilmington News
Wilmington Sharks crush it with an 11-0 championship win, sealing their second title in three years with fireworks from the bat and fire from the mound—Quinn…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DiJonai Carrington Ejected Then Clarifies | Wilmington News
WNBA star DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a brutal Flagrant Two foul on Sophie Cunningham, sparking immediate controversy. Posting “White privilege”…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Backpacks for Hope Cape Fear | Wilmington News
Twenty-two-year-old entrepreneur Jalen Wallace is set to distribute over 1,200 backpacks to students across New Hanover, Pender, and Duplin counties — his…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Infantino in Turmoil Amid FIFA Crisis | Wilmington News
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights for $4.2 billion has sparked global outrage, with UEFA, AFC, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sharks Dominate with 11-0 Championship Win | Wilmington News
Wilmington Sharks roar back to championship glory with an 11-0 shutout, securing their fourth Pettit Cup and proving they’re the team to beat — powered by a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brunswick County Housing Push Shifts | Wilmington News
Brunswick County just approved two massive housing developments near Bolivia—over 700 new single-family homes—with one off Benton Road aiming to ease traffic…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shape Long Creek Park With Your Input | Wilmington News
Pender County’s about to break ground on Long Creek Community Park—and they want YOU to help design it. Swing by the site on Sept 10 from 4-6 PM to share your…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sunset Beach Hires Veteran Colonel | Wilmington News
Sunset Beach has tapped a seasoned leader—retired U.S. Army Colonel Dane Rideout—as its new Town Administrator, marking a major step forward after a nationwide…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wisconsin’s Socialist Battle | Wilmington News
Wisconsin’s governor race is heating up as Republican Tom Tiffany warns that a showdown with socialist Rep. Francesca Hong could decide whether socialism takes…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brad Pitt’s Candid Sobriety Reflection | Wilmington News
Brad Pitt reveals a raw, vulnerable side as he admits slipping back into drinking after seven years sober, now embracing a more restrained approach. He opens…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jake Whisenant’s Tragic Climbing Loss | Wilmington News
A beloved 30-year-old rock climber, Jake Whisenant, died in a tragic accident in the Sierra Nevada, leaving the climbing world heartbroken. Known for his…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mamdani vs DSA on Police and Justice | Wilmington News
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani boldly distances himself from the Democratic Socialists of America’s radical platform, defending police, prisons, and jails…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!College Football Playoff Expansion Battle | Wilmington News
College football’s playoff future hangs in the balance as the Big Ten pushes for a 24-team format while the SEC leans toward 16 teams—money, not tradition, is…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump’s Vaccine Schedule Overhaul | Wilmington News
President Trump just signed an executive order that dramatically reshapes the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule — slashing it from 18 to 11 shots, removing the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fauci’s Private Concerns on Vaccine Risks | Wilmington News
Senator Ron Johnson’s investigation into Dr. Fauci’s old government phone has uncovered alarming private texts revealing concerns about COVID-19 vaccines…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Boat Tour Tragedy in New York Harbor | Wilmington News
A New York Harbor boat tour turned deadly when a vessel capsized, killing a mother and her infant daughter—highlighting the lethal risks of unlicensed…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Labor Day Deals on Mattresses and Grills | Wilmington News
Labor Day weekend’s the perfect time to score big on mattresses, grills, and patio gear as retailers slash prices to clear out summer stock. Major appliances…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI Race and the Data Center Tax Debate | Wilmington News
The U.S. is racing to build AI-powered data centers to stay ahead of China, with investors like Kevin O’Leary urging faster construction—while Senator Ron…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Woke 1 Rebranding and Political Accountability | Wilmington News
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparks debate by urging progressives to focus on current stances rather than past controversial remarks, as some…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Blink Security Cameras on Sale | Wilmington News
Best Buy’s got Blink security cameras on sale for as low as $21.99 — perfect for watching over your home, pets, or yard. The compact Mini 2K+ plugs in easily…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Young Passenger Dies Midflight on Southwest | Wilmington News
A 22-year-old passenger died suddenly during a Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles, leaving passengers and crew shaken. Despite emergency CPR…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nessel Calls Out Michigan Dems on Antisemitism | Wilmington News
Michigan’s Jewish Attorney General Dana Nessel is sounding the alarm on rising antisemitism within her own party, accusing the Michigan Democratic Party of…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fauci Texts Spark Miscarriage Debate | Wilmington News
Dr. Fauci’s private texts spark outrage after Senate committee releases messages revealing he theorized a possible link between second COVID shots and early…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Carrington’s Ejection and Social Firestorm | Wilmington News
DiJonai Carrington’s ejection after a brutal foul on Sophie Cunningham ignited a firestorm when she posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” online — sparking debate over…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Hanover Teachers Get Major Pay Boost | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is rolling out a major teacher pay boost—with starting salaries jumping 17% to $48,000, plus a 7.8% average raise for all teachers and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!K9 Hero Saves Hospital Escapee | Wilmington News
When a patient bolted from a North Carolina hospital, Deputy John Smith and his K9 partner Tango turned the chaos into a triumph—Tango’s nose led them straight…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Invasive Bugs Thriving in Warmer North Carolina | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s warming climate is inviting dangerous invasive species—like the spotted lanternfly and emerald ash borer—that thrive in heat, attack native…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Local Author MacCreery’s Cape Fear Chapters Debut | Wilmington News
Discover local literary talent with The Cape Fear Chapters on WWAY, spotlighting homegrown storytellers like MacCreery, whose rom-com Head Over Heels drops you…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Hanover Teachers Get Major Raise | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is rolling out a major teacher pay boost—with starting educators getting a 17% raise, pushing salaries from $41K to $48K. The plan includes…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Griffin Zwack’s Fishing Clinic Raises $27K | Wilmington News
Former UNCW volunteer Griffin Zwack turned his passion for giving back into a massive success with “Hooked on Smiles,” a fishing clinic event that raised over…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Reframing Goodbyes for Working Parents | Wilmington News
When packed schedules make quality family time feel impossible, one mom turned her work-life struggle into a children’s book that turns goodbyes into hopeful…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nash County EMS Director Dies Tragically | Wilmington News
Nash County EMS Director Dies Tragically | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freddy Simpson’s Legacy Lives On Through Nurses | Wilmington News
A new nursing scholarship honoring Freddy Simpson, a beloved Novant Health rehab leader who passed away last August, just launched—offering $1,000 annually to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Power Outages Hit Southeastern NC | Wilmington News
Storms hit southeastern North Carolina, leaving over 400 customers without power in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties, with additional outages…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shape Your Future Park in Pender | Wilmington News
Pender County’s Long Creek Community Park is being built with YOU in mind—your ideas are shaping the playgrounds, amenities, and future of this new park…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sunset Beach Gets Veteran Leader | Wilmington News
Sunset Beach welcomes its new Town Administrator — retired U.S. Army Colonel Dane Rideout — bringing over four decades of leadership experience to steer the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brunswick County Water Rules Update | Wilmington News
Brunswick County’s water restrictions are easing to Stage Three, letting automated sprinklers run two days a week—but the drought remains critical. Odd-address…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pender County Balances Growth and Concerns | Wilmington News
Pender County’s Planning Board just handed down a major split decision: killing a massive 1K Rocky Point housing project over infrastructure and sustainability…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tuba Skinny Brings New Orleans Jazz to Kenan | Wilmington News
Get ready to groove as Tuba Skinny hits Kenan Auditorium on Sept. 10 at 7:30 PM—bringing the raw, soulful energy of New Orleans street jazz fused with blues…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington Honors Alec Chambers | Wilmington News
Wilmington is honoring beloved local skater Alec Chambers by renaming Greenfield Grind Skate Park in his memory—officially becoming Alec Chambers Skate Park…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Free Outdoor Fables for Families | Wilmington News
Get ready for free, family-friendly outdoor theater this month—Aesop’s Fables brought to life by local talent! Two shows in Oak Island and Leland feature…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sanctions vs Corruption in Iran | Wilmington News
The U.S. is tightening economic screws on Iran, with Trump framing Iran’s financial collapse as a win — blaming sanctions and the Hormuz blockade for soaring…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Affection vs. Focus in Sports | Wilmington News
When viral training camp clips of Chargers QB Justin Herbert and fiancée Madison Beer sparked online frenzy—accusations flying that their affection signals…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!MLB Players Traded Mid-Golf Game | Wilmington News
MLB players are in the thick of a historic salary cap battle as owners push for limits last seen in 1994, with NFL star Saquon Barkley rallying behind them…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Colombia Earthquake Leaves 73 Dead | Wilmington News
A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing buildings and leaving at least 73 dead as rescue crews scramble through rubble in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump’s Lawsuit Against BBC Moves Forward | Wilmington News
Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC moves forward after a federal judge rejects their motion to dismiss, allowing his amended claims to proceed —…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drought Drives Alligators Into Human Spaces | Wilmington News
Florida’s alligator encounters are surging as drought pushes these predators into human territory, sparking terrifying incidents like a woman losing her arm in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fauci Texts Reveal Vaccine Miscarriage Theories | Wilmington News
Text messages from Dr. Fauci’s government phone leaked by Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul reveal tense behind-the-scenes discussions about COVID vaccine…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lightning Strike on a Golf Course | Wilmington News
A golfer in Ohio narrowly escaped a lightning strike while filming his kids struggling to free a golf cart on a grassy hill during a storm—caught the whole…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Names Scharf as New White House Counsel | Wilmington News
Trump taps Will Scharf, his longtime legal ally and current White House Staff Secretary, to become the new White House Counsel starting September 1—replacing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Belichick Experiment Falters at UNC | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s bold gamble of hiring Bill Belichick two years ago—aiming for a Deion Sanders-style revolution—has instead spiraled into chaos, with on-field…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Oysters in October Halloween Bash | Wilmington News
Dress up, dig in, and give back at the Burgwin-Wright House’s spooky Oysters in October bash—Halloween-themed oyster roast & low country boil on Oct 17, 2026…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Southport Pauses Data Center Plans | Wilmington News
Southport’s city leaders are considering a 15-month pause on new data center approvals—not because of current projects, but to proactively assess potential…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!2026 Tax Bills & Fire Fee Changes | Wilmington News
Brunswick County property owners, your 2026 tax bills are here—with new fire fees and a simpler billing system for Oak Island residents. Check your balance…