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Dexter Brinson

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.

17 articles published
North Carolina Budget Stalemate Continues: Hall Cites Progress, But No Deal Reached
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North Carolina Budget Stalemate Continues: Hall Cites Progress, But No Deal Reached

North Carolina legislative leaders remain locked in budget negotiations, with House Speaker Hall acknowledging progress but no agreement on key issues like tax cuts and…

North Carolina Poised to Cap Income Tax Rate via Constitutional Amendment
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North Carolina Poised to Cap Income Tax Rate via Constitutional Amendment

A proposed constitutional amendment to limit North Carolina's personal income tax rate is advancing through the state Senate, sparking debate over future revenue and public…

North Carolina Pulls Plug on Ambitious EV Factory Deal Amidst Stalled Progress
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North Carolina Pulls Plug on Ambitious EV Factory Deal Amidst Stalled Progress

North Carolina sues Vietnamese automaker VinFast to reclaim land and funds after the company failed to deliver on its promised EV megafactory.

Federal Rescheduling of Medical Cannabis: A New Era of Uncertainty and Opportunity
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Federal Rescheduling of Medical Cannabis: A New Era of Uncertainty and Opportunity

The U.S. government's reclassification of medical marijuana opens doors for businesses and research, but leaves many questions unanswered.

North Carolina Grapples with Data Center Surge: Tax Relief, Consumer Safeguards, and Local Control Under Scrutiny
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North Carolina Grapples with Data Center Surge: Tax Relief, Consumer Safeguards, and Local Control Under Scrutiny

North Carolina lawmakers are debating new legislation to regulate the booming data center industry, focusing on tax incentives, consumer protection, and local autonomy.

North Carolina House Takes Aim at Property Tax Loophole and Approves Significant UNC Construction Funding
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North Carolina House Takes Aim at Property Tax Loophole and Approves Significant UNC Construction Funding

NC House advances bill to close property tax loophole for affordable housing and approves $636 million for UNC system construction projects.

North Carolina’s Transportation Sector Fuels Concerns Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Headwinds
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North Carolina’s Transportation Sector Fuels Concerns Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Headwinds

Trucking businesses in North Carolina are struggling with rising fuel costs and economic instability, impacting drivers and operations.

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