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Dexter Brinson

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers Duplin County government, regional economic development, and agriculture. A Kenansville native and NC State graduate. Fluent in Spanish. Has covered rural economic issues across eastern North Carolina for nearly a decade.

302 articles published
Epstein-Linked Banks Face Scrutiny as Trump’s Influence Fades
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Epstein-Linked Banks Face Scrutiny as Trump’s Influence Fades

New legislation targets banks tied to Jeffrey Epstein, challenging President Trump’s stalled investigations as Democrats gain ground.

VP Vance Condemns ‘Selling Access to the White House’ Ahead of Midterms
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VP Vance Condemns ‘Selling Access to the White House’ Ahead of Midterms

Vice President JD Vance labels selling White House access 'disgusting' and vows legal compliance amid midterm scrutiny.

Elon Musk Settles Class Action Over PAC’s $1 Million Lottery Scheme Targeting Trump Supporters
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Elon Musk Settles Class Action Over PAC’s $1 Million Lottery Scheme Targeting Trump Supporters

Elon Musk settled a lawsuit over allegations his PAC duped Trump supporters with a fake $1 million lottery in the 2024 election.

Elon Musk Pumps $158M Into Texas Senate Race to Support Ken Paxton
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Elon Musk Pumps $158M Into Texas Senate Race to Support Ken Paxton

Elon Musk donated $158 million in September to super PACs backing Ken Paxton in a critical Texas Senate race.

President Trump Rejects Livestream Plan for Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution
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President Trump Rejects Livestream Plan for Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

President Trump has rejected Defense Secretary Hegseth’s plan to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution, aligning with bipartisan opposition.

Supreme Court Rules 7-2 for Trump Administration in Political Ad Rate Dispute
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Supreme Court Rules 7-2 for Trump Administration in Political Ad Rate Dispute

The Supreme Court handed President Trump's administration a 7-2 victory by blocking a court order forcing rapid FCC action on political ad discounts.

President Trump Cancels Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution
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President Trump Cancels Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution

President Trump reverses Pentagon livestream plan for Fort Hood shooter’s execution, allowing only family of victims to attend in person.

$14.7 Million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Fails, Contractor Errors Exposed
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$14.7 Million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Fails, Contractor Errors Exposed

A 75-page report uncovers massive coating failures and rushed work in Trump’s $14.7 million Reflecting Pool project.

Brooklyn Store Owner Claims Kelly Clarkson Put Business in Danger Over $15M Bird Dispute
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Brooklyn Store Owner Claims Kelly Clarkson Put Business in Danger Over $15M Bird Dispute

Brooklyn shop owner warns Kelly Clarkson's viral dispute over a mechanical bird has led to threats and a $15 million price tag.

Zelensky Condemns Russian Attacks Despite Trump’s Energy Ceasefire
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Zelensky Condemns Russian Attacks Despite Trump’s Energy Ceasefire

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia continues missile strikes after Trump’s ceasefire on energy targets, sparking U.S. backlash over diesel deal.

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