{"podcast":{"title":"Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","podcast_index_feed_id":7560167,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-virginia-beach-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-virginia-beach-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1760,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Virginia Beach News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Virginia Beach with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From coastal developments to local events, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Virginia Beach. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Virginia Beach News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:20:45.226025+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167"},"episode":{"title":"Hatteras Ferry to Get Toll | Virginia Beach News","slug":"hatteras-ferry-to-get-toll-virginia-beach-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T00:10:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/hatteras-ferry-to-get-toll-virginia-beach-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/03e74c38-7f57-445f-bc5c-af116768f758.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/03e74c38-7f57-445f-bc5c-af116768f758.mp3","summary":"North Carolina’s ferry system is about to get a major upgrade — and a price tag. After decades of free rides, the iconic Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry is set to introduce tolls as part of a sweeping plan to fund critical maintenance and upgrades for the aging fleet. While longtime residents see the ferry as a vital lifeline, many now recognize the need for sustainable funding. A $150 annual commuter pass is proposed, though some worry it could strain lower-income households. The state’s Department of Transportation, however, says implementing the tolling system by the January deadline is unrealistic — suggesting delays are likely. Still, with over $100 million earmarked for ferry operations, officials remain focused on securing the system’s long-term future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a71fc4ad9ca6052b","meta_description":"North Carolina’s ferry system is about to get a major upgrade — and a price tag. After decades of free rides, the iconic Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry is set…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":111,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/episodes/hatteras-ferry-to-get-toll-virginia-beach-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/hatteras-ferry-to-get-toll-virginia-beach-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}