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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
10 Surprising US Cities Where Home Prices Are Actually Falling in 2026
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10 Surprising US Cities Where Home Prices Are Actually Falling in 2026

Despite a flat national market, these 10 US cities are seeing home prices fall in 2026—most aren’t where you’d expect.

Speaker Johnson Says GOP Will ‘Try’ to Pass Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Checks
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Speaker Johnson Says GOP Will ‘Try’ to Pass Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Checks

House Speaker Mike Johnson commits to working with President Trump to advance $5,000 dividend checks ahead of November midterms.

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Faces Backlash Over 9/11 Social Media Message
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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Faces Backlash Over 9/11 Social Media Message

Abdul El-Sayed ignites social media firestorm over 9/11 message and his association with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.

House Democrats Prepare Sweeping Investigations of President Trump if They Win Majority
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House Democrats Prepare Sweeping Investigations of President Trump if They Win Majority

If Democrats reclaim the House in November, they plan broad probes into President Trump’s finances and administration.

President Trump Voices Support for a Unified Ireland During Dublin Visit
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President Trump Voices Support for a Unified Ireland During Dublin Visit

President Trump says he would “love” to see a unified Ireland during his visit, sparking reactions from political leaders and locals alike.

CIA Declassifies Warnings to White House Before 9/11 Terror Attacks
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CIA Declassifies Warnings to White House Before 9/11 Terror Attacks

CIA releases over 100 pages of intel briefings showing repeated warnings to Clinton and Bush before 9/11 attacks.

Trump Aggressively Snaps at Female Reporter During Late-Night Airport Confrontation
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Trump Aggressively Snaps at Female Reporter During Late-Night Airport Confrontation

President Trump sharply rebuked ABC's Rachel Scott over $5,000 check questions, sparking widespread criticism.

Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Presidential Odds Hit New Low Amid Rising Democratic Contenders
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Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Presidential Odds Hit New Low Amid Rising Democratic Contenders

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2028 presidential odds have dropped to 7%, while Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez now leads Democratic hopefuls.

CDC Declares Massive Lettuce-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Over After 12,883 Cases
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CDC Declares Massive Lettuce-Linked Cyclospora Outbreak Over After 12,883 Cases

The CDC confirms the end of the nation’s largest cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, with nearly 13,000 cases reported across 21 states.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Dip Amid Anticipation of Inflation Data
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Dip Amid Anticipation of Inflation Data

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fell Thursday as investors await key inflation data expected to influence market direction.

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