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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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Venezuelan Gang Pleads Guilty in Nashville Trafficking Ring | Wilmington News
Eight members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have pleaded guilty to running a brutal sex trafficking ring that lured vulnerable women from Venezuela…
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MLB Bans AI in Dugouts | Wilmington News
MLB just shut down AI in the dugout—teams were using iPads to get real-time AI strategy calls on substitutions and pitches, pushing past league limits. Though…
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Southport Pauses Data Center Plans | Wilmington News
Southport’s Planning Board is calling for a 15-month pause on new data center construction to lay the groundwork for smart, protective zoning rules—before any…
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Barth Brothers Camp Builds Future Kickers | Wilmington News
The Barth brothers, Connor and Casey, wrapped up their 11th annual kicking and punting camp in Wilmington, North Carolina, offering young athletes elite…
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Livestreams Not Required by Law | Wilmington News
Livestreams aren’t legally required for county elections meetings — even when they’re advertised. After a Columbus County voting board meeting’s stream cut…
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Southport Pauses Data Center Plans | Wilmington News
Southport’s Planning Board just voted unanimously to request a 15-month pause on all new data center projects — not to stop anything already planned, but to…
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Trump’s Claims vs Verified Election Facts | Wilmington News
Trump’s wild claims about election interference lack evidence—multiple audits, including Republican-led ones, found no fraud that changed the outcome. While…
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Cary Town Spending Under Fire | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s State Auditor just dropped a damning report on Cary, exposing wild spending, weak controls, and policy violations that have taxpayers furious…
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Suber Surprises at Open Championship | Wilmington News
Rory McIlroy’s putting woes resurface at the Open Championship, leaving him seven shots off the lead after a shaky first round, while surprise contender…
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Southport Pauses Data Center Plans | Wilmington News
Southport just hit pause on data centers — unanimously voting for a 15-month moratorium to get zoning rules right before any new projects can even be…
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Smith Defends American Dream Amid Criticism | Wilmington News
Stephen A. Smith fires back on the American dream vs. socialism debate, arguing that while inequality is real and systemic flaws exist, the U.S. still offers…
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IndyCar Hits D.C. for 250th Birthday | Wilmington News
IndyCar is bringing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix to Washington D.C. next month, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with the first-ever street race in the…
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Thelma Gaston Finally Identified After 45 Years | Wilmington News
After 44 years, the bones of a wealthy real estate mogul found in a shallow grave near Sugar Loaf Mountain have finally been identified — thanks to…
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Mother of Missing Daughter Urges AG Nominee | Wilmington News
A grieving mother whose daughter was found dead in a garbage can—allegedly murdered by an undocumented immigrant—now stands as a powerful voice for justice…
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Liv Morgan’s ESPYs Championship Splash | Wilmington News
Liv Morgan stunned the ESPYs with her WWE Women’s World Championship belt and jaw-dropping outfit, sparking viral frenzy across social media and proving her…
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Solomon Towers: Struggle and Hope in Public Housing | Wilmington News
Solomon Towers, a crumbling public housing complex in Wilmington, is battling years of neglect, crime, and deferred maintenance—made worse by Hurricane…
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Smoke Blankets U.S. Cities | Wilmington News
Smoke from nearly 900 Canadian wildfires is blanketing the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, turning skies orange and forcing hazardous air quality alerts in cities…
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Phoenix ICE Shooting Under FBI Probe | Wilmington News
Gunfire erupted at an ICE building in Phoenix, shattering windows but thankfully leaving no injuries — now the FBI’s hunting down those responsible as DHS…
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Hawley Probes USPS Financial Oversight | Wilmington News
Senator Josh Hawley is intensifying his probe into the U.S. Postal Service, demanding answers on missing documents and questioning the hiring of pricey…
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McIlroy Struggles as Suber Surges | Wilmington News
Rory McIlroy’s major woes continue as he struggles with putts again, shooting a two-over 72 and falling seven shots behind the leader. Enter Jackson Suber, an…
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Trump Interferes in World Cup Red Card | Wilmington News
President Trump personally intervened in a fiery World Cup moment, calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to challenge a red card against U.S. star Folarin…
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Voter Connection Events in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
Brunswick County’s bringing voter help straight to you—five more senior center stops this summer to answer questions, register voters, and prep for November’s…
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Voter Connection Events in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
Brunswick County is bringing election help straight to you—its second annual Voter Connection Opportunities hit senior centers across the county to make voting…
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Permanent DST Could Harm Health and Safety | Wilmington News
Could making Daylight Saving Time permanent actually harm your health? Experts warn that skipping the annual clock switch might disrupt sleep rhythms, worsen…
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Campus Records Sealed for Survivors | Wilmington News
A new law just passed, sealing student disciplinary records to protect survivors’ privacy — but it’s sparking fierce debate. The Protect Campus Survivors Act…
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Wilmington Man Sentenced for Child Abuse | Wilmington News
A Wilmington man, Tony Michael Crisco, 36, just received a staggering 26 to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple statutory sex offenses…
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North Carolina Freight Boom 2055 | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s freight future is booming—by 2055, $3 trillion in goods could flow through the state, up from current levels, with 1.7 billion extra tons…
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Cardboard Boats Race for Charity | Wilmington News
Get ready for the fifth annual Dinghy Dash — where teams of two race in homemade cardboard boats across Dutchman Creek! Happening August 1st from 10 AM to 3 PM…
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Wilmington Police Reject Youth Curfew | Wilmington News
Wilmington police are holding off on implementing a youth curfew, citing no widespread “teen takeover” incidents like those seen in Raleigh and Greenville —…
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Wilmington City Hall Shake-Up | Wilmington News
City Hall in Wilmington is in the midst of major upheaval, with reports of widespread firings and staff departures—yet only four of seven council members spoke…
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From Wilmington to the Truman | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s Daniel Rochefort is living his dream aboard the USS Harry S. Truman — a floating airfield and one of the Navy’s most powerful assets. A logistics…
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Texas Floods Strike Again | Wilmington News
Texas braces for another catastrophic flood as swift water rescues unfold across multiple counties, with over 70 people saved by boat and helicopter and one…
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U.S. and DRC Forge Mineral Partnership | Wilmington News
The U.S. is deepening its partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo to secure critical minerals like copper, cobalt, and lithium—not to compete with…
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Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches | Wilmington News
A White House teleprompter operator allegedly made tens of thousands betting on President Trump’s speeches via prediction market Kalshi—triggering a federal…
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Jordan Walker Wins Derby, Netflix Struggles | Wilmington News
Jordan Walker crushed it in the Home Run Derby, winning big and walking away with a paycheck larger than his entire 2026 salary — but the event’s Netflix…
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ICE Traffic Stops Require Body Cams | Wilmington News
ICE is resuming traffic stops—but only when officers have body cameras, a new rule that’s slowing enforcement until cameras reach all field offices. With half…
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TRUTH in Coverage Act Explained | Wilmington News
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, a former pharmacist, is pushing a bold new bill called the TRUTH in Coverage Act that would require health insurers to cover…
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Italy’s Beaches Now Require Reservations | Wilmington News
Italy’s most iconic beaches are now requiring advance reservations, turning sunbathing into a ticketed event. Popular spots like La Pelosa in Sardinia cap…
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Congo’s Minerals and Global Power Plays | Wilmington News
Congo’s foreign minister declares its mineral wealth is a path to national development—not a battleground for global power plays. As the U.S. pushes to secure…
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Jim Parsons Reveals His Burnout Behind Sheldon | Wilmington News
Jim Parsons reveals the dark side of his Big Bang Theory fame—behind the awards and laughs, he admits he was miserable, driven by obsessive perfectionism that…
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Minnesota Fraudster Returns to Face Charges | Wilmington News
A Minnesota fraud mastermind has been extradited from Somalia to face charges for allegedly stealing $250 million meant to feed hungry kids during the…
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Minnesota Fraudster Returns to Face Charges | Wilmington News
A Minnesota fraud mastermind has been extradited from Somalia to face charges for allegedly stealing $250 million meant to feed hungry kids during the…
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Talarico Calls Out Dems on Border Neglect | Wilmington News
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is blasting the national Democratic Party for ignoring the southern border crisis, blaming their neglect for lost ground…
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J.J. Watt Credits His Wife’s Soccer Legacy | Wilmington News
J.J. Watt Credits His Wife’s Soccer Legacy | Wilmington News
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White House Teleprompter Bet Scandal | Wilmington News
A White House teleprompter operator, allegedly betting tens of thousands on what President Trump would say during speeches via Kalshi’s prediction market, is…
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22 Million for Nursing Pipeline | Wilmington News
Twenty-two point three million dollars poured into North Carolina’s nursing pipeline last year, but tracking its impact? Not so simple. The grant, split among…
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Solomon Towers Struggles Persist | Wilmington News
Solomon Towers is in crisis—residents are fed up with crumbling conditions, bedbugs, trash piles, and a revolving door of management that leaves problems…
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Wrightsville Beach Water Advisory | Wilmington News
Wrightsville Beach issues a swimming advisory at Banks Channel due to dangerously high bacteria levels—far exceeding safe limits—prompting locals to avoid the…
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Surf City Swimmer Dies in Tragic Incident | Wilmington News
Tragic ocean rescue turns fatal in Surf City: A swimmer pulled from distress by a bystander and revived with CPR, but emergency crews couldn’t save him…
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Pender County Town Halls This Month | Wilmington News
Pender County’s Board of Commissioners is inviting residents to voice their opinions at two town hall meetings this month—July 21st and 23rd, both at 6 PM. The…
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Film & TV Training at Cape Fear | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Community College is launching fast-track film and video production courses taught by pros who’ve worked on “One Tree Hill,” “The Hunger Games,” and…
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Hidden Heat Keeps Firefighters Busy | Wilmington News
After the big fire on S. Shore Drive, crews faced a tougher battle than expected—hidden embers kept reigniting even after the main flames were out. To fully…
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Quarry Road Fire 65% Contained | Wilmington News
Wildfire alert in Brunswick County: The Quarry Road Fire, sparked by lightning last Friday, has scorched 283 acres but is now 65% contained with crews focused…
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Meteorite Brine Holds Life’s Blueprint | Wilmington News
A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in July 2024 turned out to be a cosmic treasure trove—packed with prebiotic molecules, including amino acids…
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Three Health Giants Battle for New Hanover | Wilmington News
Healthcare giants Atrium, Novant, and UNC Health are racing to build new hospitals in New Hanover County, responding to a state-backed need for 200+ beds by…
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Topsail All Stars Shatter Records | Wilmington News
Topsail’s 12-and-under baseball squad just shattered local records by becoming the first from Topsail to ever reach the Dixie Youth World Series—undefeated…
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Wilmington Port Gets $9.8M Upgrade | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s port is getting a $9.8 million federal upgrade to keep people safe and operations running smoother—new pedestrian bridges, shuttles, and separated…
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Quarry Road Fire Caused by Lightning | Wilmington News
Lightning may have sparked the deadly Quarry Road Fire in Brunswick County, but proving it’s the culprit is tricky—storm data vanishes over time, sparking…
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Join Wilmington Fire Department | Wilmington News
Wilmington Fire Department is hiring now—ready to serve? Apply by July 22 for a career that protects lives, comes with a $58K+ starting salary, top-tier…
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North Carolina Left Out of Chemours Settlement | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s Attorney General Jeff Jackson is furious over a federal settlement with Chemours that leaves his state with nothing—while West Virginia gets…