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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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Peptides in the Spotlight | Wilmington News
A controversial panel backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted 8-6 to ease access to BPC-157, a popular but unproven peptide, despite FDA…
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School Board Tackles Records, Ethics, and Student Contracts | Wilmington News
The New Hanover County school board is pushing forward with major policy changes — slashing public records fees from four to two hours, tightening student…
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Trump Hails Ohtani as Babe Ruth Reborn | Wilmington News
President Trump thrilled the nation by hosting the LA Dodgers at the White House to celebrate their World Series triumph, spotlighting Shohei Ohtani as…
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LIV Golf’s Future Hangs in Balance | Wilmington News
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is pulling out of LIV Golf, ending financial backing after the 2026 season and casting serious doubt on the tour’s…
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Brock Bowers Proposes to Cameron Rose | Wilmington News
Brock Bowers popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Cameron Rose Newell, in a surprise proposal that’s now going viral — and yes, she said yes. The…
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MLB Under Fire for Religious Expression | Wilmington News
The Justice Department is cracking down on MLB for cracking down on players who wanted to display Bible verses on their hats — a move that’s sparking a…
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Emanuel Calls for Democratic Realignment | Wilmington News
Rahm Emanuel is urging Democrats to ditch divisive culture war politics and refocus on real-world issues like education and economic stability, arguing that…
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Jewish Democrats Weigh Switching Parties | Wilmington News
Jewish Democrats in Michigan are threatening to cross party lines and back Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers if Abdul El-Sayed wins the Democratic…
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Teen Killed in Foster Home Tragedy | Wilmington News
A thirteen-year-old boy, Daryl Martinez Lowry, died after being attacked by two other teens in a temporary foster home in South Carolina. The assault…
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Diego Pavia Cut by Ravens | Wilmington News
Diego Pavia, the Heisman runner-up and former Vanderbilt QB, got cut by the Baltimore Ravens just before training camp—before he even got to full practices…
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Voter ID Gains Broad Support | Wilmington News
The SAVE America Act, pushing photo ID for federal voting, has strong public backing—with 80% of registered voters supporting it, including majorities across…
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Trump's Iran Approval Hits Bottom | Wilmington News
Trump’s Iran policy is in deep trouble, with disapproval hitting record lows and most Americans—56%—opposed to military action. Sixty-four percent now expect…
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Drought Meets Downpour in Cape Fear | Wilmington News
Cape Fear’s under a flood watch with 2-4 inches of rain possible—some spots could see up to 6. Paradoxically, the ongoing drought is making things worse…
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Surf City Beach Access 25 Flea Crisis | Wilmington News
Surf City, North Carolina, is on high alert after Beach Access 25 was shut down due to a bizarre flea infestation—yes, the kind that hops on pets, not sand…
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Solomon Towers Gets Major Renovation | Wilmington News
For five years, Leah Tate has endured worsening conditions at Solomon Towers in Wilmington — mold, bedbugs, flooding — so bad her granddaughter can’t stay…
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Tragic Crash on I-40 in Pender County | Wilmington News
A heartbreaking crash on I-40 in Pender County, North Carolina, claimed the life of 25-year-old Rebecca Rains after her car hydroplaned in heavy rain, veered…
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Fire at Wilmington Apartment Complex | Wilmington News
Fire at Wilmington Apartment Complex | Wilmington News
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Madison Police Shooting Sparks Outcry | Wilmington News
A homeless man in Madison, Wisconsin, was fatally shot by police during a confrontation that erupted after he allegedly resisted arrest and injured an officer…
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Daily Checks for Seniors Living Alone | Wilmington News
As the senior population grows, so do the challenges of loneliness and hunger for older adults living alone. Programs like Confirm OK use daily automated…
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Oak Island Names New Town Manager | Wilmington News
Oak Island welcomes Katherine Cathey as its new Town Manager — a seasoned leader with deep county experience, set to start September 28th after a competitive…
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Surf City’s Flea Fiasco at Beach Access 25 | Wilmington News
Surf City’s Beach Access 25 is shut down amid a surprising flea outbreak—yes, the regular kind, not sand fleas. Treatment has begun with eco-conscious…
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Savannah’s Recovery After Marine Assault | Wilmington News
Savannah Johnson is recovering from a brutal assault by active-duty Marine Isaac Ruiz, who allegedly broke into her home, attacked her, and left her with…
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ABC Board Funds Local Recovery Efforts | Wilmington News
New Hanover County’s ABC Board just poured $600,000 into ten local nonprofits to combat substance misuse and expand recovery services—targeting a crisis where…
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Burgaw Middle Gets New Principal | Wilmington News
Burgaw Middle School welcomes its new principal, Jeremy Mortensen, officially approved by the school board on July 21. With over 15 years of education…
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Man Sentenced for Child Porn Production | Wilmington News
Tony Michael Crisco, 35, just got slammed with a 26- to 37-year state sentence — then, just days later, federal prosecutors handed down a brutal 50-year prison…
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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest | Wilmington News
A high-speed chase across state lines erupted after a traffic stop in Columbus County, North Carolina, involving 34-year-old O’Rico Wells of Green Sea, South…
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UNCW Dorm Crisis Hits 2026 | Wilmington News
UNCW’s dorm shortage is back, with just 5,255 beds available for 2026-2027—130 students short of the needed capacity. Overflow housing, used for four straight…
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Fatal I-40 Crash in Pender County | Wilmington News
Fatal I-40 Crash in Pender County | Wilmington News
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Cross-State Chase Ends in Arrest | Wilmington News
A routine traffic stop in Columbus County, North Carolina, spiraled into a high-speed cross-state chase after the driver fled at over 90 mph. The pursuit ended…
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Juveniles Charged in North Carolina Murder | Wilmington News
A chilling tragedy unfolded in North Carolina when an 18-year-old, Yasir Davidson, and four other teens were charged with murder after a 23-year-old woman…
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Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills One in Pender County | Wilmington News
Tractor-trailer crash on I-40 eastbound in Pender County, NC, claims one life — emergency crews on scene, major traffic delays stretching miles, detours…
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Mendoza's Raiders Debut Looms | Wilmington News
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has signed a massive, fully guaranteed $57.27M rookie deal with the Las Vegas Raiders — a franchise…
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Plastics in Blood Linked to Heart Attacks | Wilmington News
New research from Italy reveals a shocking link: nearly 84% of patients suffering major heart attacks had micro- and nanoplastics in their blood—far higher…
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Six Hundred Thousand for Recovery | Wilmington News
New Hanover County’s ABC Board just poured $600,000 into ten local nonprofits tackling addiction—funding prevention, recovery, and treatment programs through…
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Musk's AI Odyssey vs Nolan's Film | Wilmington News
Elon Musk is set to drop his own AI-generated epic—Grok Imagine will churn out a full-length, historically accurate movie version of “The Odyssey,” hitting…
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Jordan Refers Smith Over Text Message Claims | Wilmington News
Congressman Jim Jordan has referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to prosecutors, alleging Smith lied under oath about accessing text messages from members…
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When Love, Loss, and Affairs Collide | Wilmington News
A man’s marriage is crumbling as his father-in-law moves in after his wife’s mom dies, killing their wild wife-swapping fun—and sparking his growing attraction…
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Life Without Parole for Mass Shooter | Wilmington News
A man who stalked his victims for months and disguised himself as a police officer before gunning down two state senators and their wives has been sentenced to…
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Smithsonian Under Fire Over History Exhibit | Wilmington News
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is under fire after a White House report labeled it “ideologically captured,” accusing it of promoting…
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Cedar Point Hiccup & Kumba’s Final Roar | Wilmington News
Cedar Point’s Siren’s Curse got stuck mid-drop—twice—sending riders into viral chaos, but everyone walked away safe. Meanwhile, Florida’s Kumba, the legendary…
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Former Obama Aide Accused of Kratom Theft | Wilmington News
A former Obama admin press chief, Adam Fetcher, faces felony charges for allegedly stealing debit cards and cash from coworkers to buy kratom—a controversial…
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Vance vs Rubio in 2028 Race | Wilmington News
The 2028 GOP race is heating up as JD Vance leads at 36% in New Hampshire, but Marco Rubio’s surge to 26% signals a major shakeup. Rubio’s rising profile…
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Senator Lee Challenges Film Grant Timeline | Wilmington News
Senator Michael Lee is clashing with North Carolina’s Commerce Department over film grant timelines, arguing that claiming the program is “closed” until 2029…
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Femme in STEM Moves to Independence Mall | Wilmington News
Get ready for the NC Aquarium’s eighth annual Femme in STEM event—now bigger and better at Independence Mall in Wilmington! Happening Saturday, September 26th…
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Louis Starks to Boost Wilmington's Economy | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s new economic development leader, Louis Starks, brings two decades of powerhouse experience to the table—helping small businesses, building…
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Two Arrested in Cross County Larceny Sweep | Wilmington News
Two Leland residents, Christopher Parrish and Ashley Nicole Harrell, were arrested in Columbus County on July 20th for a string of break-ins in Riegelwood and…
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Louis Starks Brings Big Plans to Wilmington | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s economic future just got a major upgrade with the arrival of Louis Starks, the new Business and Economic Development Manager, hitting the ground…
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Strong Q2 Earnings with Caution Signals | Wilmington News
This financial institution delivered strong Q2 results with a 5% quarter-over-quarter and 14.8% year-over-year jump in net interest income, boosted by a wider…
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Two Arrested in Delco Theft Sweep | Wilmington News
Two suspects from Leland, Christopher Parrish and Ashley Nicole Harrell, have been arrested in connection with a string of thefts in Delco and Riegelwood — and…
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UNC Wilmington’s New Campus Road Approved | Wilmington News
UNC Wilmington gets the go-ahead for a major new road project linking Hurst Drive to Riegel Road — a nearly 2,000-foot stretch on state land costing $6.76…
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Louis Starks to Boost Wilmington's Economy | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s economy just got a major boost with the arrival of Louis Starks, a seasoned economic development expert with over two decades of experience…
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Two Suspects With Warrants Caught in Theft Ring | Wilmington News
Two suspects from Leland, Christopher Parrish and Ashley Nicole Harrell, were arrested in Riegelwood and Delco after a string of thefts — but the plot…
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Fire at Jewel Apartments Under Control | Wilmington News
Fire breaks out at The Jewel Apartments on South Fifth Avenue—fighters respond before 2 PM on July 23, contain blaze with no injuries. Building evacuated…
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Vance Boelter Gets Life Plus 40 Years | Wilmington News
Vance Boelter just received two life sentences plus 40 years in federal prison for the politically motivated shootings that killed former House Speaker Melissa…
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Shark Soiree: Rewriting the Ocean’s Story | Wilmington News
Dive into shark facts and flip the fear script at the Museum of Coastal Carolina’s annual Shark Soiree, running August 3–7. From expert talks and aquarium…
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Marine Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse | Wilmington News
A former Marine from Cherry Point, Alexander Kuhn, 35, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and possessing child…
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State Rejects Burn Ban Amid Drought Crisis | Wilmington News
Brunswick County’s extreme drought and a recent 200-acre wildfire have sparked a heated standoff with the state: county officials begged for a statewide burn…
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Pender County Gets $620K Boost | Wilmington News
Pender County is set to transform community life with a $620,000 state funding boost—$350,000 for playgrounds and parks in Long Creek and Maple Hill, $200,000…
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Panthers Stadium Upgrade Vision | Wilmington News
David Tepper’s $500 million stadium upgrade pushes total renovations to $1.3 billion—privately funded—to turn Bank of America Stadium into Charlotte’s…
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Bladen County Asks You to Conserve Water | Wilmington News
Bladen County’s water department is urging residents to voluntarily cut back usage by 5% to protect supplies and avoid stricter measures—simple steps like…