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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 Confronts Defense Secretary Hegseth at Camp David Over Iran Missile Shortages
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Trump Confronts Defense Secretary Hegseth at Camp David Over Iran Missile Shortages

President Trump clashed with Defense Secretary Hegseth at Camp David over critical missile shortages impacting U.S. military options against Iran.

Trump Declares Emergency to Block Financial Records Release Ahead of Court Deadline
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Trump Declares Emergency to Block Financial Records Release Ahead of Court Deadline

One day before a court-ordered deadline, Trump declares emergency to stop release of his financial records in lawsuit with BBC.

Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Damage and Evidence Removal at Lincoln Memorial
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Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Damage and Evidence Removal at Lincoln Memorial

A preservation group claims the Trump administration is erasing evidence of damage caused by rushed Reflecting Pool renovations.

Steris Announces $600M North Carolina Factory Expansion, 335 New Jobs Expected
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Steris Announces $600M North Carolina Factory Expansion, 335 New Jobs Expected

Steris plans a $600 million factory in Sanford, creating 335 jobs with wages above county average by 2030.

Federal Judge Reluctantly Dismisses Final January 6 Riot Case, Criticizes DOJ
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Federal Judge Reluctantly Dismisses Final January 6 Riot Case, Criticizes DOJ

A federal judge slammed the Justice Department as he reluctantly dismissed the final January 6 seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers.

Hegseth’s Wife Named Chair of New Military Spouse Commission by President Trump
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Hegseth’s Wife Named Chair of New Military Spouse Commission by President Trump

President Trump appoints Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to chair a new commission aiding military families.

Legal Expert Slams Jeanine Pirro’s Excuse After Dropping High-Profile Case
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Legal Expert Slams Jeanine Pirro’s Excuse After Dropping High-Profile Case

Legal analyst Eli Honig sharply criticizes Jeanine Pirro’s claim that career staff dropped the case against David Hearn without her knowledge.

Trump-Thune Rift Sparks GOP Turmoil Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Trump-Thune Rift Sparks GOP Turmoil Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Tensions between Trump and Senate GOP Leader John Thune threaten Republican unity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The States Losing the Most Young People Aren’t Failing Economically. They’re Failing Socially, And That’s Harder to Fix.
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The States Losing the Most Young People Aren’t Failing Economically. They’re Failing Socially, And That’s Harder to Fix.

States losing young residents often do well economically but struggle with social challenges that push youth away.

Inside Fauci’s Hearing Strategy: Invoking the Fifth as the Only Option
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Inside Fauci’s Hearing Strategy: Invoking the Fifth as the Only Option

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times in a Senate hearing, strategically avoiding perjury traps set by GOP lawmakers.

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