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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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Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Vincent Pastore Remembered | Wilmington News
Vincent Pastore, beloved for his iconic role as “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died at 80. A cherished actor and kind-hearted soul, he left an…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sex in Marriage: Frequency Matters Less | Wilmington News
New research reveals wild variation in marital sex frequency—with 32.5% of married Americans reporting zero sex in the past year, while 4% are going more than…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Leo’s Titanic Secret & Saint-Tropez Vibe | Wilmington News
James Cameron revealed he had to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to take on the role of Jack Dawson, arguing it was far more than just a love story—despite Leo…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lettuce Crisis Hits Farmers Hard | Wilmington News
A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak is sending shockwaves through the lettuce industry, forcing farmers to destroy hundreds of thousands of pounds of…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Moscow Restaurant Blast Leaves 3 Dead | Wilmington News
A deadly explosion rocked Moscow’s historic Kudrinskaya Square Saturday night, killing three and injuring over twenty at a closed Italian restaurant terrace…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Home Improvement Cast Reunites After 25 Years | Wilmington News
A rare throwback photo of the “Home Improvement” crew—Patricia Richardson, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Taran Noah Smith—has fans flooding back to 90s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Lifeguard Saves Boy from Deadly Rip Current | Wilmington News
A teen lifeguard’s heroic rescue of a drowning boy at California’s Seabright Beach goes viral, sparking national attention and a White House honor offer. Amid…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tampa Highway Takeover and High-Speed Chase | Wilmington News
Tampa’s I-75 turned into a chaotic stunt zone as hundreds of cars shut down lanes for burnouts—until cops arrived and sent everyone scattering. One green BMW…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Accused of Rape | Wilmington News
ICE arrests Rocael Ordonez-Cruz, an undocumented immigrant in Massachusetts, after he was released from state custody — he faces serious rape and sex crime…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Food Justice and Health Across Party Lines | Wilmington News
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is rolling out bold new standards to transform grocery access, targeting food deserts and boosting kids’ nutrition through…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pearsall Out, Samuel In | Wilmington News
Ricky Pearsall’s season is over after tearing his right knee ligament, forcing surgery and sidelining him for the year — a cruel twist for a player who’s been…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gnomies Fest Brings Magic to Wilmington | Wilmington News
Wilmington just threw its first-ever Gnomies Fest at the Cotton Exchange — a whimsical, family-friendly celebration of magic, creativity, and community…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Charged After Child Ingests Cocaine | Wilmington News
Man Charged After Child Ingests Cocaine | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Major Highway Shutdown in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
Major highway shutdown in Brunswick County, NC: US-17 southbound is blocked at Maco Road after a multi-vehicle pile-up involving a big rig, car, and SUV…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rob Lazzari: A Life of Integrity and Passion | Wilmington News
Rob Lazzari, a beloved husband, father, and community pillar, passed away at 71, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, family devotion, and unforgettable grill…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dr Rob Barnhill Legacy in Falcon Athletics | Wilmington News
Dr. Robert Barnhill, beloved husband, father, and transformative leader in higher education, passed away at 57 after a distinguished career in athletics. As…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pamela Goff Maloney: Tech Minister Who Gave Back | Wilmington News
Pamela Goff Maloney: Tech Minister Who Gave Back | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dr Frazier’s Legacy in Higher Education | Wilmington News
A titan of higher education, Samuel David Frazier, 95, passed away in Wilmington, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, service, and profound…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Arrested for Exposing Child to Cocaine | Wilmington News
A North Carolina dad faces felony charges after allegedly exposing his 4-year-old to cocaine — a harrowing case that underscores the gravity of child safety…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Life of Grace and Love | Wilmington News
Jean McFall, 86, passed peacefully in July 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and quiet strength. A devoted wife, church singer, and longtime Cigna…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ida Marie Levesque: A Life of Love and Legacy | Wilmington News
Ida Marie Levesque, a vibrant centenarian who lived to 102, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience. Born in Louisiana in 1924…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CTU Boss Backs Johnson’s Re-Election | Wilmington News
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is stepping up to defend Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election, vowing to personally gather petition…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Saratoga Stakes Picks & Analysis | Wilmington News
Saratoga’s stacked Saturday delivers high-stakes action with three graded races featuring top young talent, turf specialists, and elite three-year-olds. Kick…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Minnesota Rally for Sophie Cunningham | Wilmington News
Jen Sey, ex-gymnast and founder of XX-XY Athletics, is rallying Minnesota fans to show massive support for WNBA player Sophie Cunningham ahead of the Fever vs…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI Data Centers and Democracy | Wilmington News
Michigan Senate hopeful Will Stevens is demanding a nationwide halt to new AI data centers, arguing that the tech elite’s top-down approach ignores local…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Spain’s Border Crisis and EU Tensions | Wilmington News
Spain deployed the military to handle a massive migrant surge from Morocco into Ceuta, with tens of thousands crossing and straining local resources. Prime…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!When Neighbors Became Informants | Wilmington News
When lockdowns hit, some Americans turned neighbor against neighbor—fueling fears of a creeping Soviet-style informant culture. Michael Malice on “Planet…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!PR Cuts, Player Silence, and Rising Tensions | Wilmington News
A tense moment erupted after a game when Aliyah Boston calmly addressed a reporter’s question — only for the press conference to be abruptly cut short by team…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AOC Exposes Democratic Party Hypocrisy | Wilmington News
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts Democrats for shutting down a real primary challenge to Biden, calling it a cover-up for backing him despite doubts—and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shatner and Daughter Battle Cancer Together | Wilmington News
William Shatner’s life took a terrifying turn when a lump led to a stage four melanoma diagnosis — cancer had already spread to his brain and possibly lung —…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ransom Notes Released in Nancy Guthrie Case | Wilmington News
Six months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, the Pima County Sheriff is releasing two ransom notes in a desperate bid to unlock the case—hoping the unique language…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Publix Recalls GreenWise Berries Over E. coli Risk | Wilmington News
Publix is pulling all GreenWise organic frozen berries—blueberries and mixed berries—from shelves after discovering potential E. coli contamination that could…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Back-to-School Wellness Fair This Saturday | Wilmington News
Holy Cross Episcopal Church is hosting its second annual Back-to-School Wellness Fair this Saturday, August 8th, from 10 AM to noon—packed with fun for kids…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund Dies | Wilmington News
Trump’s $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is officially dead — but the president’s still fuming, blaming political foes for killing it and pushing to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ebola Outbreak Demands Urgent Family Planning | Wilmington News
Ebola’s deadly grip tightens as WHO declares a global health emergency, prompting CDC-led evacuations of six Americans from Congo. Senators are demanding…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Florida Animal Hoarding Rescue | Wilmington News
Florida authorities uncovered a shocking animal hoarding case involving over 100 cats and small dogs in horrific, unsanitary conditions — cages crusted with…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SummerSlam 2024: Championship Chaos Unleashed | Wilmington News
SummerSlam explodes across two nights in Minneapolis with championship chaos, payback battles, and a title showdown that’s been brewing for months. Brie and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sophie Cunningham Ignites Crowd With Fire | Wilmington News
Sophie Cunningham turned heads and silenced critics with a stellar 13-point performance, shooting lights out and dominating the court despite being booed by…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Frasier Almost Never Happened | Wilmington News
Kelsey Grammer spills the tea on how “Frasier” almost didn’t exist—thanks to a rejected script and a bold dinner-table pivot. Originally slated for a different…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Write Your History: NSDAR Essay Contest | Wilmington News
High schoolers, this one’s for you: the Daughters of the American Revolution are back with their American History Essay Contest, focused on the pivotal decade…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Revolutionary Exhibit Comes to Brunswick | Wilmington News
Step into history with “The American Revolution Experience” exhibit hitting Brunswick County this month—free, immersive, and packed with stories of courage…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Protect College Sports Act Moves Forward | Wilmington News
College sports are on the brink of major change as negotiators race against time to pass the Protect College Sports Act — a landmark bill aimed at creating…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Broad Peak Avalanche Crisis | Wilmington News
A deadly avalanche on Broad Peak has left climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, China, and the U.K. missing or dead, with rescue teams recovering bodies including…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mayor Skipped Soldier’s Funeral | Wilmington News
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was notably absent from delivering remarks at the funeral of Army Sergeant Angel Sarah Rampersad, despite being present — a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Haaland’s MJ Photo Shocks Social Media | Wilmington News
Erling Haaland’s summer is off the charts—dominating soccer fields while flexing celebrity status with a jaw-dropping photo op: a selfie with Michael Jordan…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Belichick’s First Year at UNC in Shadow of Investigation | Wilmington News
Bill Belichick’s first year at UNC was rocky on the field—four wins, eight losses—but off it, a major HR investigation into GM Michael Lombardi has turned…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NCAA Eligibility Rule Blocked by Court | Wilmington News
A Colorado judge just slapped the NCAA with a major legal setback, ordering them to let athletes who started in the 2022-23 season play an extra year—even if…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Filibuster Fight Heats Up Over SAVE Act | Wilmington News
Trump’s pushing hard to kill the Senate filibuster, demanding Republicans abandon the 60-vote rule to pass his SAVE America Act — arguing Democrats would do…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Jersey Glitch Sparks Voter ID Debate | Wilmington News
A software glitch in New Jersey’s motor vehicle system accidentally enrolled 6,600 noncitizens on the voter rolls—prompting swift action from Governor Sherrill…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nuns Win Temporary Reprieve Against Suicide Law | Wilmington News
A federal judge has granted Catholic nuns and healthcare ministries in New York a temporary win, blocking a new state law that would have forced them to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brunswick County’s Shifting Landmarks | Wilmington News
Brunswick County is transforming—family farms, historic hubs, and even a battleship are adapting to change as new neighborhoods rise and old landmarks fade…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sea Tow Expands to Serve More Boaters | Wilmington News
Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach just added a seventh boat to its fleet, now stationed at Port City Marina in Wilmington to cover more coastal hotspots—including…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Latvian Ex-Dancer Faces Deportation | Wilmington News
A Latvian national once famous for dancing on his home country’s version of “Dancing with the Stars” is now facing deportation after ICE arrested him in San…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ken Jennings Sparks Debate Over Trans Activism | Wilmington News
Ken Jennings’ sarcastic jab about needing “express permission” from the trans community to keep his NYT subscription sparked a firestorm on Bluesky, with…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Francesca Hong’s Resurfaced Controversies | Wilmington News
Francesca Hong, the rising Democratic governor’s candidate in Wisconsin, is facing renewed scrutiny over past social media posts—including calling for the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Andrus Peat Retires After 11 NFL Seasons | Wilmington News
Andrus Peat, the 32-year-old Pro Bowl offensive lineman, has officially retired after an 11-season NFL career, bringing his journey to a close with gratitude…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mandy Patinkin Wants to Be Composted | Wilmington News
Actor Mandy Patinkin, known for his role in “Criminal Minds,” is turning heads with his eco-conscious end-of-life plan: he wants to be composted. Rejecting…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Accused in Texas Murder Spree | Wilmington News
An 18-year-old Texas man, Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, is now facing multiple murder charges after allegedly orchestrating a deadly shooting spree that…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hearn’s Case Turns on Hidden Evidence | Wilmington News
Federal prosecutors are reconsidering felony vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn after newly revealed evidence shows the Reflecting Pool’s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Leland’s Founders Park Grand Opening | Wilmington News
Leland’s Founders Park just dropped its final piece — a jaw-dropping amphitheater — and the town is throwing a wild, joyful party. After years of delays and…