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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!Blanche’s Confirmation Under Fire | Wilmington News
Acting AG Todd Blanche is under intense scrutiny as his Senate confirmation looms, amid heated debate over his criticism of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Conservatives End Floor Blockade | Wilmington News
After a 30-day stalemate, House conservatives have ended their floor blockade, delivering Speaker Mike Johnson a crucial victory and clearing the way for key…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sully Shares Alzheimer’s Diagnosis | Wilmington News
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the legendary pilot who pulled off the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s — a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jordan Walker’s Derby Triumph | Wilmington News
Jordan Walker just smashed his way to a $1 million Home Run Derby win—more than his entire $799,400 season salary—and pulled off a jaw-dropping comeback in the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nicolle Wallace Stops Airing Trump Briefings | Wilmington News
Nicolle Wallace quit airing White House press briefings during Trump’s presidency, calling them emotionally devastating—especially under Sarah Huckabee…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Missing Aussie in Vegas | Wilmington News
A 26-year-old Australian woman, Sally Grace Contarino, has vanished in Las Vegas after telling a friend she was heading out for a hike—she’s been missing for…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump's Remarks on Graham's Death | Wilmington News
Trump claims Senator Lindsey Graham’s heart condition was “almost undetectable,” linking his complaints of back pain to the cause of death, while dismissing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heather Hemphill Forced to Retire | Wilmington News
Southport’s Parks Director Heather Hemphill is retiring—voluntarily, the city says—but insiders claim she was handed an ultimatum: step down or get fired. The…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Congresswoman Challenges Medical Schools on Biology | Wilmington News
Congresswoman Mary Miller clashed with medical school leaders during a fiery House hearing, challenging their DEI-driven curriculum changes that replace…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pennsylvania Family’s Keys Fishing Adventure | Wilmington News
A Pennsylvania family’s graduation trip to the Florida Keys turned into an epic five-hour battle with a massive deep-sea fish—thanks to Captain Bradford…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Unearthing Brunswick Town's Colonial Past | Wilmington News
Students are uncovering hidden chapters of North Carolina’s colonial past at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, sifting soil for artifacts like pottery, pipes, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Holly Shelter Becomes I-40 Coastal Commerce Park | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is paving the way for big business with a $6.5 million infrastructure boost for Holly Shelter Business Park—transforming 300 acres into a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Hanover County Invests in Workforce Housing | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is pouring two million dollars into a bold new housing plan—236 affordable townhomes designed to keep local workers rooted in the community…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shooting at Wilson County Courthouse | Wilmington News
A deadly shooting erupted outside the Wilson County Courthouse, leaving three people injured — a woman shot as she entered the building, and two officers…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Home Alone with Live Orchestra | Wilmington News
Get ready to experience “Home Alone” like never before—live orchestral magic meets holiday nostalgia as the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra performs John…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Petite USA Queen Emma Claire | Wilmington News
Carolina Beach just crowned its newest queen — Emma Claire Guinn, Teen Petite USA 2026 — a title she earned after years of relentless hustle, starting even…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Burgaw Man Faces Brutal Charges | Wilmington News
A 33-year-old man with a violent criminal history is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into an elderly woman’s home in Burgaw, assaulting…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wrong Way Driver Causes Fatal Crash | Wilmington News
A tragic head-on collision on I-140 early Saturday morning claimed the life of 23-year-old Timothy Hunter Bradford after a wrong-way driver, 52-year-old…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!County Funds Workforce Housing Projects | Wilmington News
New Hanover County just dropped a game-changing $4 million fund to turbocharge affordable housing — no zoning changes, no new approvals, just smarter financing…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Burgaw Man Arrested in Elderly Woman’s Home Invasion | Wilmington News
A chilling arrest in Burgaw: 33-year-old Marquis Dashaun Jackson faces multiple felony charges—including first-degree burglary, assault by strangulation, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Seahawk Club Breaks $10M Fundraising Record | Wilmington News
Seahawk Club at UNCW Athletics just shattered its fundraising record again, raising over $10 million — a stunning $2 million jump from last year — and marking…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!City Manager’s Reorganization Sparks Fear | Wilmington News
City Manager Becky Hawke’s bold overhaul since June 2025 has sent shockwaves through city hall—reshuffling departments, firing high-profile staff, and sparking…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ICE Officer Shoots Colombian in Maine | Wilmington News
An ICE officer fatally shot 26-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, sparking protests and calls for ICE to leave the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!911 Dispatch Moves Amid Fire | Wilmington News
A sudden electrical fire at Pender County’s Sheriff’s Office sparked a swift emergency response — but the real story is how seamlessly 911 services kept…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Scotty McCreery and Lonestar Coming to Holly Ridge | Wilmington News
Get ready for a country music explosion in Holly Ridge this fall—Scotty McCreery and Lonestar are hitting the stage for Holly Ridge Live on Saturday, November…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!911 Backup Saves Pender County | Wilmington News
Pender County’s 911 center faced a sudden electrical fire sparked by storm leaks—firefighters responded fast, cut power to the affected area, and seamlessly…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chemical Incident at Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor | Wilmington News
A chemical spill at Lil & John’s Sweetreat Ice Cream Parlor sends the whole town into a sugar-coated panic—until the real culprit turns out to be way sweeter…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ice Cream Parlor Cleanup at Oak Island | Wilmington News
Ice cream parlor on Oak Island Drive shut down for cleanup—no danger to public, but avoid the area. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Marilyn Joyce Lung: A Life of Curiosity and Courage | Wilmington News
Marilyn Joyce Lung, an extraordinary woman whose curiosity and compassion shaped a lifetime of love, learning, and legacy, passed away at 83. From her…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brenda Driver Sasser Remembered | Wilmington News
Brenda Driver Sasser Remembered | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Life of Faith, Love, and Service | Wilmington News
Denise Hines Hawkins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of God, passed away at 61, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Joan Feldman: Sharp Wit, Bold Life | Wilmington News
Joan Marcia Feldman, a fiercely intelligent and unapologetically blunt trailblazer in aviation circles, passed away at 86—leaving behind a legacy of wit…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Michael Bryan Townsend Remembered | Wilmington News
Michael Bryan Townsend, a beloved Surf City resident and longtime CPA, passed away at 69, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and unwavering love. Known…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!John Williams Endorses Wilmington Symphony | Wilmington News
John Williams, the legendary composer behind the iconic score of “Home Alone,” is thrilled to lend his endorsement to the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s live…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Young Queen Emma Claire Guinn's Triumph | Wilmington News
A 2026 Teen Petite USA champion, Emma Claire Guinn, turned childhood dreams into reality after years of relentless effort — crowned in Chicago, she’s already…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Amber Lights Save Sea Turtle Hatchlings | Wilmington News
Baby sea turtles are getting a lifeline thanks to amber streetlights replacing bright whites in Ocean Isle Beach, helping hatchlings find the ocean instead of…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Britt's Donuts Expands to Charleston | Wilmington News
After seventy years of sweet tradition, Britt’s Donuts is expanding — with a brand-new Charleston location set to open this fall. Owner Lynn Prusa, carrying on…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jane Robson: A Life of Justice and Faith | Wilmington News
Jane Frances Robson, a compassionate legal advocate and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully at 69 after a long illness. A UC Berkeley graduate and law…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Serkis Defends Tolkien’s World | Wilmington News
Andy Serkis, famed for voicing Gollum and directing “The Hunt for Gollum,” is sparking debate by arguing that diversity in “Lord of the Rings” should serve the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pat Wells: A Life Rooted in Family and Land | Wilmington News
Pat Wells, the beloved “Papa” of Pender County, passed away at 93, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, and family. A lifelong farmer who loved his…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Remembering Samantha Lynn Goff | Wilmington News
A radiant soul, Samantha Lynn Goff, passed away at 38, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and joy. Born in Asheville, she touched countless lives with her…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FBI Suggests Panic in Nancy Guthrie Case | Wilmington News
FBI intel hints suspects in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance may have panicked after allegedly killing her — and stopped demanding ransom. Her daughter Savannah…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ella Langley on Authenticity in Country Music | Wilmington News
Ella Langley’s rising star power is undeniable—chart-topping hits, trophy wins, and a second album on the horizon—but her real impact? She’s redefining…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!John Schneider Defends American Flag | Wilmington News
John Schneider takes a bold stand against the notion that the American flag is divisive, calling out those who feel unsafe around them — even as they recently…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Arkansas Tops Religious Liberty Rankings | Wilmington News
Arkansas has surged to the top of the nation for religious liberty, thanks to sweeping new laws signed by Governor Sarah Sanders that protect faith and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harris's WNBA Visit Sparks Debate | Wilmington News
Kamala Harris dropped in on the LA Sparks for a pep talk, praising their inspirational impact on young people and diverse communities — but her speech sparked…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Patricia Sroka: Love, Legacy, and Family | Wilmington News
A beloved matriarch and hair stylist from Wilmington, North Carolina, Patricia L. Sroka passed away at 73, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and family…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kathie Lee Gifford’s Health Struggles | Wilmington News
Kathie Lee Gifford reveals her harrowing journey through severe health battles, including a misdiagnosed hip fracture, debilitating pain, and moments where she…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Reclaiming America’s Promise of Individual Opportunity | Wilmington News
As America turns 250, a bold debate rages: Should we reframe how we teach history to kids—moving beyond race-centric narratives to celebrate individual…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Border Patrol Union Backs Paxton | Wilmington News
The National Border Patrol Council, the largest union of Border Patrol agents, has switched its support to Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race — a major move…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!George Michael Baka: A Life of Service and Stamps | Wilmington News
George Michael Baka, a beloved Air Force veteran and General Electric engineer, passed away at 79, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and stamps. Meet…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Timmons Warns Against Rushing Graham Successor Race | Wilmington News
Congressman William Timmons is sounding the alarm as South Carolina’s political elite rush to fill the void left by Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing. Timmons…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Annette McLawhorn Page: A Life of Love and Service | Wilmington News
Annette McLawhorn Page, 89, passed peacefully in July 2026 after a life rich with love, service, and family. Born in Greenville and raised in Wilmington, she…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Holly Bila Remembered with Love | Wilmington News
Holly Feline Parsons, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Air Force veteran, passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and vibrant…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Life of Faith and Service | Wilmington News
A quiet life of faith, family, and service: Jean Moore Grimsley, 90, of Winnabow, NC, passed away July 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion. The…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Buddy Justice Remembered for Ocean Love | Wilmington News
Buddy Justice, beloved son, husband, and father, passed away at 54 in his Wilmington home, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, ocean love, and deep community…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Life of Laughter and Learning | Wilmington News
A beloved educator and lifelong advocate for special education, Dr. Donald Ray Garris, passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, compassion, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heather Hemphill Steps Down After 27 Years | Wilmington News
Heather Hemphill Steps Down After 27 Years | Wilmington News
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heather Hemphill to Retire in 2026 | Wilmington News
After 27 years of dedicated service, Southport’s Parks and Recreation Director Heather Hemphill is retiring on September 1, 2026 — a personal decision…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC School Report Cards Reveal Gaps | Wilmington News
New school report cards for North Carolina’s 2024-25 school year reveal stark disparities across districts, with letter grades exposing where students are…