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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!Sheriff Warns Diversion Loopholes Threaten Safety | Wilmington News
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is sounding the alarm on California’s criminal justice system, accusing lawmakers of exploiting a diversion loophole that…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jen Belichick Faces Arrest Warrant | Wilmington News
Bill Belichick’s daughter-in-law, Jen, faces an arrest warrant after skipping court for a speeding ticket she received in North Carolina—where she was clocked…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ICE Operation Ends in Tragedy in Biddeford | Wilmington News
A deadly ICE raid in Biddeford, Maine, spiraled out of control when an agent fatally shot a man who wasn’t even the target—revealing critical gaps in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC Hwy 21 Reroute Alert | Wilmington News
Drivers on NC Highway 211 between I-33 and Woodedge Way brace for major changes—westbound traffic gets a new ramp and signal to access Midway Road, while…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Woman Calls 911 After Shooting Boyfriend | Wilmington News
Annie Bradford, a woman from Wilmington, North Carolina, faces over twelve years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder — the very crime she…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!County Invests $2M to Slash Apartment Rents | Wilmington News
New Hanover County just approved a $2 million investment to fast-track affordable apartment construction, slashing rents by $300–$500 monthly for a decade —…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Beach Holes Threaten Safety and Turtles | Wilmington News
Sunset Beach is facing a dangerous beachside crisis as locals dig massive, hazardous holes—so big the town had to deploy a backhoe to fill them. These pits…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Roger Richardson’s Wild Legal Trouble | Wilmington News
Roger Odell Richardson Junior is facing five serious charges—including breaking into a hog farm, stealing welding gear worth $2,500, meth possession…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bryce Harper’s Holiday Bet Blunder | Wilmington News
Bryce Harper’s Thanksgiving video gone viral—turns out it was secretly a FanDuel promo, sparking a $1M lawsuit and a PR nightmare as he scrambles to distance…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Slams Media on Iran Coverage | Wilmington News
Trump unleashes a fiery critique of the media, especially The New York Times, accusing them of misleading the public by portraying Iran as stronger than it…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Maine Senate Race Amid ICE Fallout | Wilmington News
A deadly ICE raid in Maine has ignited a firestorm in the Democratic Senate race, with top candidates rallying behind abolishing the agency. The fatal…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Greg Hawthorne Remembered | Wilmington News
Greg Hawthorne, the legendary Steelers running back who stunned the league by winning a Super Bowl in his rookie season, has passed away at 69. A versatile…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jen Belichick Faces Arrest Warrant | Wilmington News
Jen Belichick, wife of Bill Belichick’s son, is facing an arrest warrant after skipping court for a misdemeanor speeding ticket she received in North…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!JLo’s Wimbledon Hat Sparks Debate | Wilmington News
Jennifer Lopez made a bold fashion statement at Wimbledon, donning a wide-brimmed Ralph Lauren hat that sparked social media frenzy—some called it obnoxious…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Daylight Saving Time Could Become Permanent | Wilmington News
The push for permanent Daylight Saving Time is gaining serious momentum as the House Rules Committee clears the way for a full floor vote on the Sunshine…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sheriff Warns Diversion Laws Undermining Safety | Wilmington News
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is sounding the alarm on California’s criminal justice system, accusing lawmakers of misusing diversion programs meant for…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ICE Agent Shoots Wrong Man in Maine | Wilmington News
A tragic shooting in Biddeford, Maine, left a 26-year-old Colombian immigrant dead after an ICE agent fired during a high-speed chase — but he wasn’t even the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!States Challenge $81B Hollywood Merger | Wilmington News
Twelve states are launching a fierce legal challenge against the $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it will crush Hollywood…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Copper Theft Crisis Disrupts North Carolina Services | Wilmington News
AT&T’s sounding the alarm as copper theft in North Carolina hits record levels—with over 215 incidents this year alone, costing hundreds of thousands in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Join Wilmington Fire Department | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s Fire Department is calling all heroes-in-training: applications are open now for their next Firefighter Recruit Academy, launching in November. If…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!County Invests $2M to Slash Rents | Wilmington News
New Hanover County is investing $2 million to fast-track affordable apartment construction through a bold new plan called Proximity Blue Clay, designed to…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Honey Workshop at Halyburton Park | Wilmington News
Honey lovers, get ready—Halyburton Park is bringing back its wildly popular honey program this Saturday, July 18th! Join us for an up-close, hands-on adventure…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Aortic Dissection: Silent Killer Alert | Wilmington News
Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death from an aortic dissection is a sobering reminder of this “silent killer” — a catastrophic tear in the body’s main artery…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!County Invests $2M in Affordable Housing | Wilmington News
New Hanover County just dropped a major housing bombshell: $2 million to slash rent prices by helping developers build more affordable apartments. For the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Caitlin Clark and the WNBA Identity Debate | Wilmington News
Caitlin Clark’s rise in the WNBA has sparked a firestorm over identity, activism, and expectations — as critics question whether her quiet focus on basketball…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Carville Blames Sanders for Trump Win | Wilmington News
James Carville blasts Bernie Sanders for helping Trump win in 2016, calling it the century’s biggest political disaster. He argues Sanders’ attacks on the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DoorDash Driver Delivers After Being Hit | Wilmington News
A DoorDash driver in Houston was hit by a fleeing suspect during a delivery—but instead of stopping, she got up, grabbed the dropped food, and finished the job…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Accused of Farm Theft and Death Threats | Wilmington News
Fifty-seven-year-old Roger Odell Richardson Junior is facing five felony charges—including breaking into a hog farm, stealing $2,500 worth of equipment, and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Zahara Jolie-Pitt Drops Pitt | Wilmington News
Zahara Jolie-Pitt is officially one step away from shedding the “Pitt” from her name, with legal notices now published — and no objections so far. This follows…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tom Cruise Dives Into Wild New Role | Wilmington News
Tom Cruise drops jaws in his first major role since Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, playing a chaotic oil tycoon named Digger Rockwell in the new film…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shirt Controversy Sparks Free Speech Debate | Wilmington News
A man named Sam Saadeh was forced to change his shirt—bearing the message “Bombing kids is not self defense”—after a United Airlines supervisor deemed it…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Caitlin Clark and the Activism Divide | Wilmington News
Caitlin Clark’s rise in the WNBA has ignited a firestorm over privilege, activism, and representation — as some players and fans question why she’s being…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!France vs Spain World Cup Semifinal Showdown | Wilmington News
France and Spain collide in a heavyweight World Cup semifinal showdown in Dallas, with Kylian Mbappé vs. Lamine Yamal at the heart of the battle. Spain, who…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Carville Blames Progressives for Trump Win | Wilmington News
Veteran strategist James Carville blasts Bernie Sanders and the progressive wing of the Democratic Party for handing Trump the 2016 election, calling it the…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bill Maher Calls Out HuffPost and BuzzFeed | Wilmington News
Bill Maher blasts HuffPost and BuzzFeed as “peak woke” and “snarky millennial nepo babies,” accusing them of being out of touch with mainstream America after…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pam Voorhees Prequel Drops October | Wilmington News
Peacock’s new prequel series “Crystal Lake” dives into the haunting backstory of Jason Voorhees’ mom, Pam, with Linda Cardellini starring in this chilling A24…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sinner’s Crown and His Girlfriend’s Spotlight | Wilmington News
Jannik Sinner’s stunning Wimbledon win over Alexander Zverev not only cements his status as world No. 1 but also thrusts his girlfriend, Danish model Laila…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!U.S. Warns Travelers to Avoid Jet Skis in Bahamas | Wilmington News
U.S. travelers are being urgently warned to avoid jet ski rentals in the Bahamas after a surge of deadly and disturbing incidents tied to unlicensed operators…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Flood Advisory Hits Columbus County | Wilmington News
Flood advisory hits north-central Columbus County—thunderstorms dumping up to 2.5 inches of rain, with another 2 inches possible. Minor flooding expected in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sunset Beach Hole Hazard Alert | Wilmington News
Sunset Beach is sounding the alarm over giant sand holes—so big they needed a backhoe to fill one. These aren’t just messy— they’re dangerous at night, risk…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Flood Advisory Hits North-Central Columbus County | Wilmington News
Flood advisory hits north-central Columbus County as thunderstorms dump up to 2.5 inches of rain—expect minor flooding in low-lying areas like Whiteville…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Annie Bradford Pleads Guilty to Murder | Wilmington News
A 58-year-old Wilmington woman, Annie Bradford, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Rufus Singletary, during a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lightning Ignites Fire Amid Severe Drought | Wilmington News
A lightning strike sparked a three-day wildfire in Shallotte, North Carolina, burning nearly 300 acres—now 50% contained. With Brunswick County already under a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shine Your Light Talent Show | Wilmington News
Get ready to cheer on incredible talent this Saturday at the Shine Your Light Talent Show — a dazzling, heartwarming event spotlighting performers with…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Annie Bradford Gets 12-Year Sentence | Wilmington News
Annie Bradford, a woman from Wilmington, just received a devastating sentence: over twelve years in prison for second-degree murder after she shot and killed…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Annie Bradford Pleads Guilty to Murder | Wilmington News
A 58-year-old woman, Annie Bradford, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her 51-year-old partner, Rufus Singletary, who died from a…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lightning Ignites Hidden Fire in Shallotte | Wilmington News
A massive wildfire in Shallotte, North Carolina, sparked by a lightning strike, has scorched nearly 300 acres—fuelled by decades of dry, smoldering organic…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wrightsville Beach Bridges Get Major Upgrade | Wilmington News
Wrightsville Beach is rolling up its sleeves for a major infrastructure upgrade—replacing aging bridges with modern, durable ones that’ll last 50 to 75 years…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!States Sue to Block Mega-Merger | Wilmington News
Twelve states are suing to block the $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it will crush Hollywood competition, shrink content…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Traffic Stop Turns Into Drug Bust | Wilmington News
A routine traffic stop in Whiteville spiraled into chaos when detectives uncovered suspected drugs during a confrontation with passenger Michelle Hunter, who…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sister Steps In After Graham’s Passing | Wilmington News
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named his temporary Senate replacement after his sudden death, becoming the first woman to represent…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pluris’ Wastewater Permit Puzzle | Wilmington News
Pluris wants to build a new wastewater plant in Topsail Township, but a legal snag with their 2015 permit is stalling progress—without amending the old permit…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!N.C. 211 Traffic Shift This Week | Wilmington News
Traffic on N.C. 211 in Brunswick County is shifting this week—starting July 16th if weather permits—moving all westbound traffic to new lanes with a new ramp…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brunswick County Traffic Update | Wilmington News
Drivers in Brunswick County, NC, brace for a major traffic shift on NC 211—westbound lanes are rerouted with a new ramp and signal to access NC 906…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Europe Still Buys Russian LNG | Wilmington News
Europe’s energy dilemma: Despite sanctions and a pledge to cut Russian gas, EU ports still received 136 of 140 Russian LNG shipments from Yamal LNG in just six…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jelly Roll’s Battle with Binge Eating | Wilmington News
Jelly Roll spills the tea on his battle with stress eating, revealing how a single dairy-free cookie at a show spiraled into a binge fueled by cravings and…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Deportation History Sparks Border Debate | Wilmington News
A six-year-old girl’s tragic death in a North Carolina car crash has ignited national debate over immigration policy, after the driver—a man with a history of…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Microwave Toy Trend Nearly Cost Eli His Life | Wilmington News
A 13-year-old jiu-jitsu athlete, Eli Blackmon, suffered life-altering third-degree burns after microwaving a NeeDoh squishy toy — a TikTok trend he thought was…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ireland Murder Probe Hits Global Walls | Wilmington News
An American woman, Jamey Carney, was found dead in Killarney, Ireland, sparking a frantic international manhunt. A migrant man — previously denied asylum in…
Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Graham’s Sister Eyes Senate Seat | Wilmington News
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has died at 71 from an aortic dissection, sparking an outpouring of tributes — including a surprising move by President…