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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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Betty J Downey Quilter and Community Pillar | Wilmington News
Betty J. Downey, beloved Wilmington resident and 92-year quilting legend, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2026. A lifelong maker and teacher, she…
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U.S. Airlifts Aid to Cuba Bypassing Government | Wilmington News
A cargo plane loaded with 700 tons of food and hygiene supplies just took off from Miami bound for Cuba — a bold, government-bypassing move aimed at delivering…
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Thomas Holcomb: A Life of Love and Labor | Wilmington News
A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Thomas Franklin Holcomb, 68, passed away on July 18th, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and unwavering…
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Remembering Raymond H Williams | Wilmington News
Remembering Raymond H Williams | Wilmington News
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New Oven Brings Hope Through Meals | Wilmington News
First Fruit Ministries just got a game-changing upgrade: a brand-new commercial-grade oven, donated through a grant from the American Heart Association and…
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Lori Anne Swinney: A Life of Warmth and Vision | Wilmington News
Lori Anne Swinney: A Life of Warmth and Vision | Wilmington News
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d4vd Faces Murder Trial for Teen Victim | Wilmington News
In a shocking courtroom drama, prosecutors unveil chilling evidence against singer d4vd, 21, accusing him of murdering and dismembering 13-year-old Celeste…
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A Life of Faith, Family, and Service | Wilmington News
A humble, generous man whose life was defined by faith, family, and service, Richard “Dana” McAtee, 78, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on July 14…
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Remembering Silas Graham Neighbors | Wilmington News
Remembering Silas Graham Neighbors | Wilmington News
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Probation Check Turns Up Serious Heat | Wilmington News
Wilmington police turned a routine probation check into a major bust, uncovering a stolen gun, a mountain of MDMA, and other drugs—leading to two arrests…
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A Life of Love, Chocolate, and Family | Wilmington News
A beloved 91-year-old matriarch, Jacqueline H. Savidge, passed peacefully on July 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and lifelong passions…
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Ruth Efird: A Life of Service and Love | Wilmington News
Ruth Gramentine Efird, a devoted nurse, community pillar, and loving grandmother, passed away at 89 after a life rich with service, adventure, and deep family…
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Remembering Linda Camille Bagwell | Wilmington News
Linda Camille Bagwell, beloved Wilmington native and devoted community pillar, passed away at 77 after a lifetime of service and love. A proud graduate of New…
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Terrie Smith: A Life of Love and Cakes | Wilmington News
Terrie, beloved mail carrier and cake-baking legend, passed away at 67, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, flowers, and four-wheeling adventures on Carolina…
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SmartBurners Prevent Campus Cooking Fires | Wilmington News
Wilmington is taking a bold step toward campus safety by deploying cutting-edge SmartBurners in Seahawk Crossing dorm four, starting July 22—thanks to a FEMA…
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Ben Jackson: Coast Guardian, Veteran Hero | Wilmington News
A beloved North Carolina native and lifelong public servant, Ben Jackson, passed away at 77, leaving behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and community. A…
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Remembering Becky McGee of Castle Hayne | Wilmington News
Rebecca Keith McGee, beloved wife, mother, and community pillar, passed away at 86 after a life rich with love, legacy, and adventure—she spent decades…
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Janice Carr: A Life of Love and Legacy | Wilmington News
Janice Earliene Harrelson Carr, a beloved matriarch and trailblazer, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and community service…
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Jane Wilgis: Diplomat Who Made Homes Feel Like Home | Wilmington News
Jane VandeGrift Wilgis, a pioneering diplomat who passed at 89, turned every foreign posting into a warm, welcoming home—navigating Cold War tensions and…
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Jessica Chastain’s New Horror Drops | Wilmington News
Jessica Chastain’s new horror film “Other Mommy” is sending chills through the internet with its bone-chilling trailer—featuring a little girl haunted by a…
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LSU’s High-Stakes Kiffin Era Begins | Wilmington News
LSU’s high-stakes gamble with Lane Kiffin and a $40M transfer class is setting the SEC ablaze—can they turn chaos into championship-caliber football before the…
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Clayton Nominated for DNI | Wilmington News
Senate Intelligence Committee just approved Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence in a 9-8 vote, clearing the way for his full Senate confirmation…
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America’s Security Blind Spot | Wilmington News
Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster stunned Capitol Hill by accusing the U.S. of being “extraordinarily negligent” for two decades after 9/11…
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Reconciliation Push for Voter ID | Wilmington News
Speaker Mike Johnson pulled off a major procedural win, advancing a budget bill packed with election integrity measures backed by President Trump — including…
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Grandfather Saves Grandson From Bison Attack | Wilmington News
A Yellowstone grandfather’s heroic act saved his grandson’s life after a bison charged, launching him into the air and breaking his femur in four places…
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UCSD Medical School Under Fire | Wilmington News
The Justice Department is accusing UC San Diego’s medical school of illegal racial discrimination in admissions, claiming they favored Black and Hispanic…
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ESPN Layoffs Shake Sports Media | Wilmington News
ESPN’s major layoffs are shaking up the sports media world, with longtime anchor Ryan Clark stunned to learn his exit while live on air. This isn’t an isolated…
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Knife Attack Near Acropolis in Athens | Wilmington News
A shocking knife attack erupted near the Acropolis in Athens early Tuesday, targeting a Greek American couple—53-year-old man and 48-year-old woman—just as the…
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War Costs Surge as Funding Demands Rise | Wilmington News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stunned lawmakers with a $37.5 billion war tab against Iran, now demanding $95 billion more—part of a Republican budget that…
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The Menopause Care Gap | Wilmington News
French Gates shares her frustrating journey navigating menopause symptoms, revealing a shocking truth: most OB-GYNs in the U.S. lack formal training in…
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Feast Down East Gets $10K Grant | Wilmington News
Feast Down East just landed a $10,000 grant to fuel its Food Hub program, bridging local farms with senior centers, clinics, and food pantries — turning fresh…
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NYT vs Government: Press Freedom at Risk | Wilmington News
The New York Times is fiercely defending its journalists against sweeping government subpoenas that target not just reporters but also their spouses and…
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North Carolina Cyclospora Surge | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s cyclospora outbreak is exploding—with over 560 confirmed cases already this year, surpassing the past two years combined. While national…
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DSA Benches Spark Transit Debate | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s Democratic Socialists sparked a citywide conversation by installing 30 handmade bus benches—no permits, no fines, just grassroots comfort for…
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Boil Water Advisory for Cape Fear Customers | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory starting Saturday, July 25th at 9 AM for about 120 customers in areas like…
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ABC Board Funds Local Recovery Efforts | Wilmington News
The New Hanover County ABC Board is pouring $600,000 into ten local nonprofits to fight substance misuse, continuing a $4 million commitment since 2021. These…
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Costco Gas Leak Mystery in Wilmington | Wilmington News
Costco Gas Leak Mystery in Wilmington | Wilmington News
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Novant Expands Care in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
Novant Health is transforming healthcare access in Brunswick County with a brand-new infusion clinic in Shallotte, now open Tuesdays through Thursdays…
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Wilmington Dermatology Joins DermCare | Wilmington News
Wilmington Dermatology Center, a North Carolina staple known for cutting-edge cosmetic and dermatological care, has been acquired by DermCare Management of…
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Bladen County Busts Two Felons with Weapons and Drugs | Wilmington News
Bladen County deputies made major arrests on July 15th, busting two convicted felons—Jonathan Chavis and Joseph Ratcliff—on charges including felon in…
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School Bus Crash Leads to New Safety Sign | Wilmington News
A school bus carrying Douglas Byrd High’s football team flipped on a ramp in Leland, NC, sending four people to the hospital—though none critically. Driver…
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Bladen County Deputies Make Dual Busts | Wilmington News
In Bladen County, North Carolina, deputies pulled off two major busts on July 15th, seizing three firearms and a ton of other gear in high-impact operations…
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NC Expands Transit for Better Access | Wilmington News
North Carolina is launching sixteen new state-funded transit projects to make getting around easier—especially for medical trips and cross-county travel—by…
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Tropical Storm Bertha Heads North | Wilmington News
Tropical Storm Bertha’s creeping up the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding warnings stretching from Florida to Louisiana, bringing 2-4 inches of rain and…
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Ferry Disruptions Due to Dredging | Wilmington News
Ferry chaos on Bald Head Island this week as low tides and sand buildup block the channel—dredging is underway, but it means temporary closures and earlier…
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Carolina Beach Expands for Utilities and Parks | Wilmington News
Carolina Beach just voted to buy a sprawling new plot of land for nearly a million bucks—strategically positioning itself to expand utilities, free up space…
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Four Accused in Church School Child Safety Case | Wilmington News
Four church and school leaders in Georgetown County, South Carolina, face serious charges after allegedly conspiring to let a convicted sex offender access…
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Two Felons Arrested in Bladen County Drug Bust | Wilmington News
Bladen County deputies hit two major operations on July 15, seizing three guns and suspected meth and fentanyl, arresting two convicted felons—Jonathan Chavis…
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Wilmington Man Wins $50K Powerball | Wilmington News
Someone in Wilmington just won $50,000 playing Powerball after matching four white balls and the red Powerball at Harris Teeter on Oleander Drive — a reminder…
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Costco CO2 Leak Keeps Shoppers Safe | Wilmington News
Wilmington Costco hit pause yesterday after a surprising CO2 leak from its refrigeration system—no natural gas involved, but still a serious safety concern…
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NC Expands Transit for All | Wilmington News
North Carolina is rolling out sixteen new state-funded transit projects to make getting around easier—especially for those needing medical rides or crossing…
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Bald Head Ferry Dredging Delays | Wilmington News
Bald Head Island’s ferry service is temporarily disrupted this week due to low tides and shoaling—sediment buildup making the channel too shallow for safe…
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Sergeant Swinton Lost in Iraq Drone Incident | Wilmington News
A U.S. soldier, 30-year-old Sgt. Michael Swinton, died in a tragic explosion at Erbil Air Base in Iraq during a military drone detonation—possibly involving an…
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NC Hides Dead Voters' Names | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s election board is hiding the names of thousands of deceased voters, citing fraud investigations and a federal privacy agreement — but critics…
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Wilmington Leads Stroke Care with Thunderbolt | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s stroke care just got a game-changing upgrade: Novant Health’s new Thunderbolt system, the first of its kind in North Carolina, slashes clot…
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Two Fort Bragg Soldiers Fall in Middle East | Wilmington News
Two brave soldiers from Fort Bragg, First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan and Sergeant Michael Swinton, died in combat in the Middle East, their sacrifices honored…
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Hidden Battleship Tour Returns 2027 | Wilmington News
Get ready to dive deep into history—The Battleship North Carolina is launching exclusive “Hidden Battleship” tours in 2027 for serious history buffs who love a…
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Wilmington Builds Memories with LEGO | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s launching a LEGO-building contest this summer called “Building Memories” — invite everyone to craft original LEGO models inspired by what makes…
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Army Corps Spends $7M to Save Snow's Cut | Wilmington News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pouring over $7 million into a major shoreline repair project at Snow’s Cut — a critical waterway linking the Cape Fear…
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Carolina Beach Buys Land for Future Parks | Wilmington News
Carolina Beach just splashed down $935K for a big chunk of land on Bridge Barrier Road — not for condos or shops, but to future-proof their utilities and free…