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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.

139 articles published
House passes daylight saving time reform, with Trump signaling support for ending clock change
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House passes daylight saving time reform, with Trump signaling support for ending clock change

The House overwhelmingly approved the Sunshine Protection Act, moving closer to ending clock changes with Trump’s support.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund, Refers Lawyers for Discipline
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund, Refers Lawyers for Discipline

A federal judge has voided Trump’s $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund and referred involved lawyers for possible discipline.

Lake Powell Nears Dead Power Pool Threshold, Threatening Water and Power Supplies
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Lake Powell Nears Dead Power Pool Threshold, Threatening Water and Power Supplies

Lake Powell’s water level nears critical low, risking hydropower loss and water shortages for 40 million across the West.

California’s Population Drop Raises Fears the State Could Lose Its Influence in Congress
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California’s Population Drop Raises Fears the State Could Lose Its Influence in Congress

California’s shrinking population sparks concern over potential loss of congressional seats and political influence after 2030 census.

Trump Announces 20% Toll on Strait of Hormuz Shipping, Mirroring Iran’s Strategy
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Trump Announces 20% Toll on Strait of Hormuz Shipping, Mirroring Iran’s Strategy

President Trump imposes a 20% levy on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging U.S. military control amid ongoing Iran tensions.

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict, Adding Pressure on Fed Chair Warsh
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Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict, Adding Pressure on Fed Chair Warsh

Oil prices climb above $78 as U.S.-Iran clashes escalate, complicating inflation and Federal Reserve policy under Kevin Warsh.

Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next
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Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next

Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death reshapes Senate dynamics and sparks an urgent GOP primary ahead of November’s crucial South Carolina race.

Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8M; Carroll Pledges to Donate Entire Award
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Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8M; Carroll Pledges to Donate Entire Award

A New York judge has ordered Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 million, which Carroll says she will donate in full.

Trump Confirms $1,000 Deposits Into 500,000+ New ‘Trump Accounts’ for Kids
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Trump Confirms $1,000 Deposits Into 500,000+ New ‘Trump Accounts’ for Kids

Over 500,000 American children have received $1,000 federal deposits in new Trump Accounts, launching a major child savings program.

Renewed US-Iran Tensions Spark Global Market Jitters and Oil Fears
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Renewed US-Iran Tensions Spark Global Market Jitters and Oil Fears

Fresh clashes between the US and Iran shake global markets, raising oil prices and inflation fears amid economic uncertainty in 2026.

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