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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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CWD Spreads in NC Deer Herds | Wilmington News
CWD just got a lot closer to home—North Carolina’s Edgecombe County has confirmed new cases, joining seven other counties already affected. This deadly…
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National Night Out Dates Shifted | Wilmington News
Local police departments are canceling or rescheduling National Night Out events due to weather woes — Wilmington’s is now set for October 6th, while Burgaw’s…
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Splintered Sunlight Rocks for Charity | Wilmington News
Get ready to rock out for a good cause—Port City Jerry Day returns September 12th at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, featuring tribute band Splintered Sunlight…
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Burgaw Golf Tournament for Parks | Wilmington News
Burgaw’s second annual charity golf tournament is set for October 8th at Bear Trail Golf Club in Jacksonville, raising funds for local park improvements—last…
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Smith Creek Park Expands with New Trails and Access | Wilmington News
Smith Creek Park just unveiled its massive second phase—85 new acres packed with trails, picnic spots, nature play areas, and a brand-new entrance on Lake…
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Trump Targets Oil Giants as Prices Dip | Wilmington News
Trump’s blasting oil giants like Chevron and Exxon for soaring profits amid Iran tensions, pushing gas prices down as crude dips — while Treasury hints at a…
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Burgaw PD Cancels First National Night Out | Wilmington News
Burgaw’s Police Department called off their inaugural National Night Out event due to weather concerns, putting safety first for volunteers, vendors, and first…
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Blanche Clears the Air on Trump Fund | Wilmington News
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared the way for his confirmation by firmly declaring there’s no 1.8 billion dollar fund for Trump allies allegedly…
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Student Loan Deadline Looms | Wilmington News
Millions of Americans face a looming deadline to pick a student loan repayment plan—miss it by September 29th and the government will assign one, risking…
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China and Russia Aid Iran Secretly | Wilmington News
China may be secretly supplying Iran with hundreds of shoulder-fired missiles, while Russia allegedly provides satellite imagery of U.S. bases — a troubling…
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Michigan Senate Race Shapes Democratic Future | Wilmington News
Michigan’s Democratic Senate race is heating up as progressive Abdul El-Sayed faces off against establishment favorite Haley Stevens — a showdown that could…
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El-Sayed’s Controversial Alliance | Wilmington News
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash over his campaign’s close ties to controversial Detroit pastor Horace Sheffield III, known for past…
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NC Lottery Results August 3rd 2026 | Wilmington News
Big wins possible! Check your tickets after Monday’s North Carolina Lottery draws—Powerball numbers were 8, 30, 41, 48, 54 with Powerball 4; Pick Three hit…
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Sussex Exit Shattered Royal Youth Connection | Wilmington News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit from royal life has dealt a major blow to the monarchy’s appeal among younger generations, according to author Catherine…
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Cracker Barrel Reverses Course | Wilmington News
Cracker Barrel’s recent menu and remodel changes are sparking backlash from loyal fans who miss the old-school comfort food vibe — especially the beloved…
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Rodgers Roasts ESPN and Russini | Wilmington News
Aaron Rodgers unleashed a fiery critique on The Pat McAfee Show, taking aim at Dr. Fauci, ESPN, and Dianna Russini — now an NFL insider for The Athletic — over…
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Michigan Senate Race Tests Democratic Future | Wilmington News
Michigan’s Democratic Senate race is heating up as progressive powerhouse Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate pushing Medicare-for-all and ICE abolition, faces…
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GOP Senate Race Heats Up in South Carolina | Wilmington News
South Carolina’s GOP Senate hopefuls clashed in a fiery debate over Iran, spending, and data centers—while personal jabs flew and one candidate boldly vowed to…
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Trump Halts Iran Strikes Amid Nuclear Tensions | Wilmington News
Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran just hours before launch, marking his second major escalation halt — but the goal remains clear: reopen the…
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Museum of American History Under Fire | Wilmington News
A historian and museum veteran, Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, returns to the National Museum of American History after a decade—and finds it transformed. He argues the…
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DiCaprio and Bezos Launch $200M Extinction Rescue | Wilmington News
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are launching a $200 million mission called the Phoenix Species Project to save 100 of Earth’s most endangered animals—from…
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States Sue Over Trump Tariffs | Wilmington News
Twenty-five states are launching a major legal battle against the Trump administration over newly imposed tariffs, accusing it of circumventing a Supreme Court…
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Notre Dame vs USC Rivalry Reborn | Wilmington News
Notre Dame and USC are reviving their legendary rivalry with a four-game series starting in 2030, alternating between Los Angeles and South Bend — a matchup…
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CWD Confirmed in NC Deer | Wilmington News
CWD is spreading fast — and North Carolina’s wildlife officials are sounding the alarm. Confirmed in Edgecombe County, this deadly neurological disease has now…
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Notre Dame vs USC Rivalry Returns | Wilmington News
Notre Dame and USC are set to resurrect their legendary rivalry with a four-game home-and-home series starting in 2030, bringing back the coveted Jeweled…
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Babcock & Wilcox Reunion in Wilmington | Wilmington News
Forty-three years after the shuttering of Babcock & Wilcox’s Wilmington plant, former employees are gathering for a reunion—August 29th at 4 PM at Golden…
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Sheriff’s Office Struggles with Growing Demand | Wilmington News
Brunswick County’s Sheriff’s Office is stretched thin—patrolling seven towns without their own police, plus a booming population that’s set to spike calls by…
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El-Sayed Revisits Undocumented License Stance | Wilmington News
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed reignited debate by revisiting 2018 remarks where he called for undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses…
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Jha Revises Pandemic Origin View | Wilmington News
Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response chief, has shifted his stance on the pandemic’s origin, now believing a lab leak is more likely than a…
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Emily Ratajkowski’s Post-Divorce Power | Wilmington News
Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski opens up in a raw, revealing essay about her divorce, single motherhood, and the unexpected power she found in leaving her…
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Padded Bras and the Tour de France | Wilmington News
The cycling world is in uproar over whispers of padded bras used to slash drag—yes, really. Amid record-breaking solo wins and soaring drama, experts say a…
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Senate Averts Shutdown with Short-Term Deal | Wilmington News
Senate Republicans moved swiftly to avert a potential government shutdown, passing a short-term funding bill that will keep the government running through the…
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Coastal Champions Honored at Pelican Awards | Wilmington News
This past Saturday, the North Carolina Coastal Federation celebrated its 20th annual Pelican Awards, honoring everyday heroes who’re fighting to protect and…
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Hammerhead Mystery on Carolina Beach | Wilmington News
A massive 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore in North Carolina, sparking wild theories — including that it might be the same one caught by the ILM…
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Live in Leland Concert Series | Wilmington News
Leland’s launching its brand new free concert series “Live in Leland” at Founders Park amphitheater — live music, theater, food trucks, beer garden, and yard…
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Wilmington Swears In First Female Assistant Chief | Wilmington News
Wilmington just made history as Brooke Wright becomes the first woman ever sworn in as assistant chief of the Wilmington Police Department — a milestone…
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El-Sayed’s Medical Credentials Under Fire | Wilmington News
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash for leveraging his medical credentials to promote health products—like supplements and a metabolism…
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Moscow Restaurant Bombing Targets Russian General | Wilmington News
A deadly explosion rocked a Moscow restaurant on August 1, allegedly targeting high-ranking Russian general Alexander Chaiko—a key figure in the 2022 Kyiv…
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Raiders Reborn Without Turds | Wilmington News
Klint Kubiak’s new Raiders are rewriting the team’s legacy—no more “turds,” no more outlaw culture. Gone are the days of Jack Tatum, John Matuszak, and Warren…
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Less Protein May Extend Lifespan for Sedentary People | Wilmington News
New research flips the script on protein: for sedentary folks, cutting back might be healthier than calorie-cutting, with studies linking lower protein to…
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ICE Hits Record Arrests in Single Month | Wilmington News
ICE shattered its own arrest record last month, making nearly 51,000 arrests—the highest in a single month since the agency began—following another…
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NYC’s Discount Grocery Plan Sparks Debate | Wilmington News
New York City is launching government-run grocery stores with 30% discounts on food, designed to keep savings flowing to families in need—not resellers. To…
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Two Young Lives Lost in DeLand | Wilmington News
Two young friends, Dustin Rose—a Citadel cadet—and Samson Campbell, a Chicago visitor, were found dead in a DeLand vacant lot after going missing following a…
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Travis Challenges WNBA to Battle High School Boys | Wilmington News
A fiery showdown looms as Clay Travis throws down a $10 million challenge: pit the WNBA champs against high school boys to prove biological men aren’t “that…
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Scott Eastwood Exposes Hollywood Drama | Wilmington News
Scott Eastwood spills wild behind-the-scenes tales from set, including Shia LaBeouf’s method-acting meltdown on “Fury” — where he pulled out a tooth and cut…
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Fauci's 111 Fifth Amendments Spark Outcry | Wilmington News
Dr. Fauci stunned lawmakers by invoking his Fifth Amendment 111 times during Senate testimony, shielding himself from questions about pandemic decisions and…
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Reagan and Gorbachev at the Brink | Wilmington News
In a tense 1986 summit in Iceland, Reagan and Gorbachev turned nuclear brinkmanship into breakthrough diplomacy—no treaty signed, but trust forged that sparked…
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WNBA's Biological Debate Ignites | Wilmington News
A firestorm erupts in the WNBA after Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham sparks outrage by declaring women’s sports should be for women, facing backlash from…
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Affleck's Suffering Theory vs Pratt's Reality | Wilmington News
Ben Affleck’s raw admission that his rock bottom—losing touch with his kids—was the real cure for his addiction sparked a fiery response from former LA mayoral…
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Surfalorus Returns to Wilmington | Wilmington News
Surfalorus Film Festival returns for its 15th year, August 7–9, in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, celebrating surf cinema with local talent and a special…
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Dredging Boosts Morehead City’s Port | Wilmington News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just awarded Curtin Maritime Corp a $4.3 million contract to dredge sediment in Morehead City’s Inner Harbor, ensuring safe…
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Mt Calvary Under State Scrutiny | Wilmington News
A North Carolina nonprofit, Mt. Calvary Center for Leadership Development, is under state investigation after facing explosive allegations of Medicaid fraud…
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Hammerhead Shark Washes Ashore with Mysterious Wounds | Wilmington News
A massive 14-foot hammerhead shark washed ashore near Carolina Beach, showing signs of a clean tail cut and a mouth puncture—possibly from fishing gear…
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DoorDash Driver Attacked With Bat | Wilmington News
A DoorDash driver is recovering in the hospital after suffering severe head injuries in a terrifying road rage attack near Jacksonville, North Carolina. The…
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Holden Beach Tragedy Claims Father and Son | Wilmington News
Two men from Lenoir, Daniel Jason Roberts, 46, and his son Dylan Daniel Roberts, 20, tragically drowned at Holden Beach Sunday morning amid dangerous rip…
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UpTilt Film Fest Expands Scholarships | Wilmington News
UpTilt Film Fest in Wilmington, North Carolina, is pumping seven thousand dollars into scholarships for filmmakers in 2027—specifically spotlighting women and…
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Remembering Dwayne L Hankins | Wilmington News
Dwayne L. Hankins, Senior, age 50, of Greensboro, NC, passed away in early August 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, he is survived by his…
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Waterspout Spectacle Off Sunset Beach | Wilmington News
A wild waterspout rolled in off Sunset Beach Saturday night, turning the ocean into a natural spectacle—locals snapped pics and videos as it danced just…
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Brunswick Man Hits $200K Lottery Jackpot | Wilmington News
Belton Leonard just hit the jackpot—$200K on a “Double Your Money” scratch-off from Minuteman Food Mart in Shallotte. After taxes, he’s walking away with…
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Military Strike Raises Legal Questions | Wilmington News
The U.S. military launched a deadly strike in the Eastern Pacific targeting suspected narco-terrorists, sparking outrage from Senator Tim Kaine, who warns the…