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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
Trump’s Former Border Patrol Commander Denied Entry to Charlotte Bakery
Local News

Trump’s Former Border Patrol Commander Denied Entry to Charlotte Bakery

Manolo Betancur, bakery owner in Charlotte, refused entry to Gregory Bovino, former Trump Border Patrol commander, amid immigration tensions.

Teachers Criticize Trump Education Chief After AI Classroom Comments
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Teachers Criticize Trump Education Chief After AI Classroom Comments

North Carolina teachers express outrage after Trump’s education secretary stumbles on AI use in classrooms during CNN interview.

Oil Reserve at Lowest Since 1983 After Democrats Blocked Trump’s $3B Refill Plan
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Oil Reserve at Lowest Since 1983 After Democrats Blocked Trump’s $3B Refill Plan

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits a 43-year low after Democrats opposed Trump’s $3 billion refill plan during 2020’s low oil prices.

White House Email Reveals Extortion Plot Against Colorado, Sparks Impeachment Calls
Sports

White House Email Reveals Extortion Plot Against Colorado, Sparks Impeachment Calls

A newly revealed White House email exposes an extortion scheme targeting Colorado, prompting fresh calls for impeachment.

Tommy John, MLB All-Star and Surgery Pioneer, Dies at 83
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Tommy John, MLB All-Star and Surgery Pioneer, Dies at 83

Tommy John, famed MLB pitcher and namesake of revolutionary elbow surgery, has died at 83, leaving an enduring impact on baseball and sports medicine.

New York Times Slams Trump for Undermining Affordable Care Act Gains
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New York Times Slams Trump for Undermining Affordable Care Act Gains

The New York Times criticizes Trump and Republicans for cutting ACA subsidies, causing millions to lose health insurance in 2026.

MAGA Supporter Turns on Trump After Wife’s Detention Sparks Fear in California
Local News

MAGA Supporter Turns on Trump After Wife’s Detention Sparks Fear in California

A MAGA voter and his wife face fear and uncertainty after her arrest and detention by ICE in California.

Lawmakers Push to Ban Digital Price Tags Amid Consumer Concerns
Business

Lawmakers Push to Ban Digital Price Tags Amid Consumer Concerns

Several states propose laws banning or restricting digital price tags to protect shoppers from unfair pricing tactics.

Ford to Expand U.S. Lincoln Production, Creating Thousands of Jobs, Lutnick Says
Business

Ford to Expand U.S. Lincoln Production, Creating Thousands of Jobs, Lutnick Says

Ford plans to grow U.S. Lincoln vehicle production by 2030, ending imports from China and adding thousands of American jobs.

US Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Siege of Palestinian Homes in West Bank
Local News

US Condemns Israeli Settlers’ Siege of Palestinian Homes in West Bank

The US sharply criticizes Israeli settlers’ five-day siege of Palestinian homes in Qusra, West Bank, marking a rare rebuke amid ongoing violence.

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