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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
Partial Win for Trump as U.S. Escorts Restore Some Shipping Through Hormuz Strait
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Partial Win for Trump as U.S. Escorts Restore Some Shipping Through Hormuz Strait

After weeks of disruption, U.S. naval escorts are enabling more oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing global supply fears.

Democrats Launch Investigation Into Deadly Iranian Drone Strike on U.S. Troops in Kuwait
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Democrats Launch Investigation Into Deadly Iranian Drone Strike on U.S. Troops in Kuwait

Democrats open probe into March 2026 Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers, challenging Pentagon's official account.

Trump Proposes Major Tariff on Mexico Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak
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Trump Proposes Major Tariff on Mexico Amid Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak

President Trump reacts to the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak by announcing tariffs on Mexican lettuce, shifting focus from public health to trade tensions.

RFK Jr. Halts Over $1 Billion in Federal Medicaid Funds to California and Minnesota
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RFK Jr. Halts Over $1 Billion in Federal Medicaid Funds to California and Minnesota

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. suspends more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to CA and MN amid fraud concerns.

8 American Towns That Were Thriving a Decade Ago and Are Now Considered Economically Distressed
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8 American Towns That Were Thriving a Decade Ago and Are Now Considered Economically Distressed

Discover 8 American towns that thrived just 10 years ago but now face economic hardship and decline in 2026.

Trump Unveils $22.5B Dulles Airport Overhaul to Replace People Movers
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Trump Unveils $22.5B Dulles Airport Overhaul to Replace People Movers

President Trump announces a $22.5 billion transformation of Dulles Airport, ending the use of outdated people movers with new trains and concourses.

Trump Administration to End Medicare Part D Subsidies in 2027, Impacting Seniors’ Drug Costs
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Trump Administration to End Medicare Part D Subsidies in 2027, Impacting Seniors’ Drug Costs

The Trump administration plans to end Medicare Part D subsidies in 2027, potentially increasing drug premiums for millions of seniors.

Ohio Governor Faces Backlash After Defying Trump’s Deportation Orders on Haitian TPS Holders
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Ohio Governor Faces Backlash After Defying Trump’s Deportation Orders on Haitian TPS Holders

Ohio’s GOP governor draws fierce online criticism after opposing Trump’s order to end TPS protections for thousands of Haitian migrants.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins

Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to remain silent during a tense Senate hearing probing COVID-19 origins and his pandemic role.

Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Cases Surge Across 45 States, Including North Carolina
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Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Cases Surge Across 45 States, Including North Carolina

Cases of a severe diarrhea parasite have skyrocketed to thousands, now reported in 45 states including North Carolina.

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