Have We Made A Difference? – May 28, 2026

Give Us Your FeedbackHave we actually made a difference here in Coastal Carolina? In this 100th episode of the Wilmington Standard Daily Update, Reuel looks back at how a single column grew into a growing conservative media platform for our region. From adding voices like Sam Ibraham, Jonathan Bridges, Trevor Blackwell, Paul Stam, and now Johnston Smith, to partnering with The Center Square and the Franklin News Foundation, the goal has always been clear: bring conservative, common‑sense commentary back to the public square. Reuel walks through the podcasts, writers, and partnerships you’ve helped make possible—and why your shares, support, and advertising dollars matter more than ever.What you’ll learn / Key moments00:00 – Marking the 100th Daily Update and asking, “Have we made a difference?”00:23 – How the Wilmington Standard grew from one column to a team of conservative voices.00:52 – New partnerships with The Center Square and the Franklin News Foundation to bring relevant North Carolina news.01:45 – Expanding podcasts like Three Guys, the Reagan‑Faulkner Show, and the Wilmington Standard Podcast to reach new generations.02:06 – Why your likes, shares, advertising support, and monthly giving are crucial to keeping local conservative media alive.What you can doIf you believe Coastal Carolina needs a strong, conservative voice, this is where you come in. Start by liking, subscribing to, and sharing our columns and podcasts—the more you engage, the more the algorithms push our content in front of new listeners and readers. If you own a small business, consider advertising with the Wilmington Standard to reach a growing, engaged local audience that actually cares about this community. And if you value having an independent conservative outlet that doesn’t hide content behind paywalls, please consider becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon or by shopping our store—every bit of support helps us stand in the gap where traditional media has walked away.Support the show