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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!Teacher Clash at Miami Boarding School | Wilmington News
A volatile confrontation erupted at The SEED School of Miami between two former romantic partners, teachers Terrod Torrence and Odiria Biggins. What began as a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bear Climbs Pole, Dies from Electrocution | Wilmington News
A bear climbed a utility pole in rural New Mexico, chilling at the top—until it was electrocuted and died before rescuers could intervene. The viral video…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!All-Star Three-Point Drama Unfolds | Wilmington News
The WNBA All-Star three-point contest is sparking buzz after reports that stars like Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride declined invites—but Sabrina Ionescu, the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Progressives Clash Over Boldness | Wilmington News
Hasan Piker’s fiery take at the Democratic youth convention is sparking a generational firestorm: he’s demanding progressives stop playing it safe and start…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Survivor Challenges Mamdani's War Crimes Call | Wilmington News
A Nova festival survivor confronts New York official Zohran Mamdani over his call to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu, calling his remarks “dangerous” and urging…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heroes Remembered at Dover | Wilmington News
President Trump paid solemn tribute at Dover Air Force Base to four fallen service members—First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, Sergeant Angel Rampersad…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Oaksterdam Blazers Bring Weed to Baseball | Wilmington News
Oakland Ballers are turning a viral April Fools’ joke into reality with a cannabis-themed “Grateful Dead Night” on July 31st, teaming up with Oaksterdam…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pender County’s Leadership Crisis | Wilmington News
Pender County’s town hall drew a ghost crowd as residents grow weary of empty promises and financial chaos—property values soar, $650K vanished in fraud, EMS…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CNA and LPN Career Fair Draws Big Demand | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Community College’s massive career fair this past Wednesday spotlighted a booming demand for Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Back to School Bash Prepares Bags for Local Kids | Wilmington News
Get your kids ready for the school year at the Wilmington Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance’s 13th Annual Back to School Bash—free book bags and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!West Virginia Floods Wreak Havoc | Wilmington News
West Virginia is reeling from catastrophic flash flooding—homes submerged, bridges washed away, and rescues underway as dozens remain unaccounted for. The…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Accounts: Promise vs Reality | Wilmington News
A new government program promises kids a financial head start with “Trump Accounts,” offering up to $1,000 for babies born soon and encouraging early…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shatner and Daughter Battle Cancer Together | Wilmington News
When cancer struck both William Shatner and his daughter Melanie simultaneously, their battle became a story of resilience, humor, and unwavering love…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brooklyn Cab Driver Shot in Early Morning Robbery | Wilmington News
A Brooklyn cab driver, 21, was shot in the face at 4 AM by a masked gunman who demanded cash and keys—then fled with an unknown amount of money. The suspect…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Journalists Demand Press Freedom Defended | Wilmington News
Over 500 journalists are demanding the White House Correspondents’ Association take a bold stand against President Trump’s relentless attacks on the press…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tomatoes, Taxes, and World Cup Glory | Wilmington News
Spain’s World Cup win sparks a U.S. tax debate over whether championship prize money should be taxed by the IRS, while back home, heroes Fabian Ruiz and Gavi…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Undocumented Drivers and Road Safety | Wilmington News
A deadly crash in California has ignited a national debate over undocumented immigrants and commercial driving licenses, as trucker Manveer Singh, previously…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Voters Demand Radical Change | Wilmington News
Voters are furious and ready for a revolution — new polling reveals historic lows for Trump, with four in ten demanding sweeping change. Democrats lead on…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ryan Clark's ESPN Exit Explained | Wilmington News
Ryan Clark’s exit from ESPN sent shockwaves through sports media, with many calling it a betrayal—until the deeper story emerged. Behind the headlines: Clark’s…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Virginia’s Immigration Enforcement Crossfire | Wilmington News
A former DHS official is accusing Virginia’s Governor Abigail Spanberger of enabling crime by dismantling state-federal immigration cooperation, citing a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Parking Dispute Led to Tragedy | Wilmington News
A Minnesota man accused of killing three property managers over a $65 parking dispute is facing multiple murder charges. The 30-year-old, who recently quit his…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!College Football at a Crossroads | Wilmington News
College football’s future is being rewritten — NIL deals, playoff expansion, conference splits, and the dreaded strength of schedule debate are reshaping the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dr. Jim Leutze's Legacy at UNCW | Wilmington News
Dr. Jim Leutze, the transformative chancellor of UNCW who led the university from 1990 to 2003, has passed away at 90. Known for turning UNCW into a top…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Army Corps Spends $7M to Fix Snow's Cut | Wilmington News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pouring seven million dollars into restoring Snow’s Cut — a vital waterway linking the Cape Fear River to the Intracoastal…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Sentenced 50 Years After Mother Reported Him | Wilmington News
A Wilmington man, Tony Michael Crisco, 35, received a 50-year federal prison sentence after his own mother reported him—leading to the discovery of over 1,300…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Four-Car Crash on US 117 Leaves One Dead | Wilmington News
A deadly four-car crash on U.S. 117 South near Pender and New Hanover counties left one dead and another hospitalized after an orange pickup veered into…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Topsail Beach Welcomes New Interim Chief | Wilmington News
Topsail Beach welcomes its new interim police chief, Sergeant Timothy Flewwellin, who takes the reins August 1st after Chief Sam Gervase’s retirement. With 16…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Army Corps Invests $7M to Save Snow's Cut | Wilmington News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pouring seven million dollars into stabilizing the eroding bank at Snow’s Cut — a vital waterway near Pleasure Island…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brunswick County’s Burn Ban Battle | Wilmington News
Brunswick County’s worst drought in years meets a stubborn wildfire still burning near 300 acres — and state officials are refusing to shut down all burning…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AI Gave Bad Medical Advice, Cost Man His Life | Wilmington News
A Florida man nearly died after trusting ChatGPT’s medical advice over real doctors — now he’s suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming the AI downplayed his…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Family Seeks Answers After Shooting | Wilmington News
The family of Edilberto Espinoza Sierra, fatally shot in a Wilmington police encounter, is set to meet with the District Attorney to review body camera footage…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drought Striking Trees in Cape Fear | Wilmington News
Trees in the Cape Fear region are suffering under extreme drought, with leaves curling, bark cracking, and limbs snapping off without warning—threatening homes…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SmartBurners Prevent Kitchen Fires on Campus | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s fire department and UNCW are teaming up to slash kitchen fires on campus by installing free, cutting-edge SmartBurners in Seahawk Crossing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!City to Decide Community Justice Center's Future | Wilmington News
The Community Justice Center is on the brink—its $5 million grant expires at the end of December, and now it’s turning to the City of Wilmington for $100,000…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!James Leutze's Lasting Legacy at UNCW | Wilmington News
James Leutze, the visionary former Chancellor of UNCW who led the university from 1990 to 2003, leaves behind a legacy that reshapes the campus — both…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wilmington’s Downtown Wayfinding Plan | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s city council just reviewed a bold new plan to turn downtown into a breeze to navigate—think giant, clear signs guiding visitors and locals alike…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dead Voters Get Registration Forms | Wilmington News
Dead voters are getting mailed voter registration forms in North Carolina — sparking confusion and concern for families and election officials alike…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Serious Crash Closes Beach Drive in Calabash | Wilmington News
A major crash has shut down Beach Drive in Calabash, NC—near Dollar General and Ace Hardware—with injuries reported and emergency crews on scene. Traffic is…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Warns Retaliation Against Iran | Wilmington News
Trump warns Iran that any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will trigger U.S. retaliation—possibly targeting civilian infrastructure like bridges or…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Manhunt for Disguised Murder Suspect | Wilmington News
A deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds as authorities race to capture Isabelle Johnson, a 38-year-old master of disguise accused of murdering Jason Coulthart…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Interim Chief Takes Helm in Topsail | Wilmington News
Topsail Beach welcomes its new interim police chief, Sergeant Timothy Flewwellin, who takes the reins August 1st after Chief Sam Gervase’s 25-year retirement…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SmartBurners Cut Campus Cooking Fires | Wilmington News
UNC Wilmington’s Seahawk Crossing apartments just got smarter stoves—100 new SmartBurners installed to slash cooking fires, the campus’s top emergency call…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Life of Love, Service, and Feisty Grace | Wilmington News
A vibrant, spirited woman with a heart of gold, Christine Joan Toland, 84, passed away on July 18th, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and resilience…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Robert Warrender: A Life of Models and Memories | Wilmington News
Robert Spry Warrender, 83, of Southport, NC, passed away July 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and passion for life. Born in Newark…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Columbus County Takes Steps to Fix Finances | Wilmington News
Columbus County is taking decisive steps to address a state audit that found areas needing improvement — but officials stress they’re not in financial crisis…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bladen County Calls for Water Conservation | Wilmington News
Bladen County’s calling for water conservation—voluntary Stage One alert urges 5% usage cuts to fight the drought, with neighbors like Columbus, Brunswick, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three-Car Crash on U.S. 117 Claims One Life | Wilmington News
A deadly three-car pile-up on U.S. 117 in Pender County left one person dead and caused major traffic delays as highway patrol investigates the crash scene…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Help Scientists Save Sharks This Summer | Wilmington News
This summer, North Carolina’s beaches are buzzing with visitors—and sharks need your help too. The North Carolina Shark Conservancy is urging beachgoers to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Caitlin Clark Shatters WNBA Ratings | Wilmington News
Caitlin Clark is rewriting WNBA history—both on the court and in the ratings. Two Indiana Fever games featuring her drew record-breaking audiences, with CBS…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!France Bans Kids Under 15 on Social Media | Wilmington News
France just banned kids under 15 from social media, following Australia’s lead and setting the stage for a global movement to protect youth mental health. With…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Crockett Links Argentina Hatred to Racism | Wilmington News
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett sparked online outrage after suggesting during a House hearing that fans rooted against Argentina in the World Cup due to the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eighteen-Year-Old Shot in Boston Home | Wilmington News
An 18-year-old woman, Yoseliani Marte, was fatally shot inside a Boston home linked to Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband — though Pressley and her family have…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mental Fitness for Congress | Wilmington News
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is sparking a national debate by pushing for a mental fitness standard for lawmakers, arguing that age alone shouldn’t…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gottheimer vs Mamdani on Democratic Values | Wilmington News
Congressman Josh Gottheimer blasts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as not a real Democrat, accusing him of abandoning core party values by opposing law…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Back-to-School Deals That Actually Save | Wilmington News
Back-to-school savings are exploding—HP laptops slashed $200, dry-erase markers at $9, JanSport backpacks for $28, Bentgo lunchboxes at $23, Adidas school bags…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Italy Bans Form Targeting Jewish Tourists | Wilmington News
Italian authorities shut down a viral online form targeting Israeli tourists, Jewish citizens, and pro-Zionist businesses, sparking outrage and comparisons to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cruise Passengers Arrested at Port | Wilmington News
Six cruise passengers were arrested at Port Canaveral for outstanding warrants and probation violations—turning their vacation into a prison transfer. A…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chikungunya Alert in Costa Rica | Wilmington News
Chikungunya’s back in the headlines—U.S. health officials issued a Level 2 travel warning for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province due to a mosquito-borne outbreak…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Sentenced 50 Years for Child Abuse | Wilmington News
A 35-year-old Wilmington man, Tony Michael Crisco, received a 50-year federal prison sentence after his own mother reported him for sharing a video of him…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Crisco Sentenced for Child Exploitation | Wilmington News
A 35-year-old Wilmington man, Tony Michael Crisco, faces a new federal prison term after pleading guilty to child pornography charges, adding to his existing…