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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
Heat Dome Expands Across Central U.S., Creating Dangerous Conditions for Millions
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Heat Dome Expands Across Central U.S., Creating Dangerous Conditions for Millions

A massive heat dome traps scorching temperatures across the central U.S., putting 80 million at risk amid rising heat and humidity.

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted in State Corruption Probe
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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted in State Corruption Probe

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke indicted on bribery and falsification charges tied to 2022 COVID-19 contract scandal.

Houthis Launch Missile Strikes on Saudi Aramco Facilities in Retaliation
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Houthis Launch Missile Strikes on Saudi Aramco Facilities in Retaliation

Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Jizan and Yanbu, escalating regional tensions and impacting global oil markets.

Trump Orders to Install Warning Signs of ‘Inaccurate Information’ Outside Smithsonian Museum
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Trump Orders to Install Warning Signs of ‘Inaccurate Information’ Outside Smithsonian Museum

President Trump directs National Park Service to install signs outside Smithsonian museum citing alleged inaccuracies in exhibits.

12 US Cities Running Out of Water — And How Property Values Are Taking a Hit
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12 US Cities Running Out of Water — And How Property Values Are Taking a Hit

Water scarcity is reshaping the US housing market. Discover which 12 cities are drying up and how property values are already shifting.

AOC Demands McConnell Provide Health Update or Step Down Amid Silence
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AOC Demands McConnell Provide Health Update or Step Down Amid Silence

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urges Mitch McConnell to give a clear health update or resign after weeks of silence following hospitalization.

Elon Musk’s Magic Fades as Tesla Posts Disappointing Q2 Results
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Elon Musk’s Magic Fades as Tesla Posts Disappointing Q2 Results

Tesla’s Q2 earnings fall far short of expectations, shaking investor faith in Elon Musk’s growth vision and sending shares tumbling.

Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal Amid Escalating Military Strikes
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Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal Amid Escalating Military Strikes

Iran dismissed a U.S. ceasefire proposal delivered via Iraq, as U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets continue for the 13th night.

Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk in Multiple Southern States
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Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk in Multiple Southern States

Midwest Poultry Services recalls nearly 19 million eggs over Salmonella fears; shoppers urged to check cartons and avoid consumption.

Trump Blasts Senate GOP Over SAVE America Act Defeat at Georgia Rally
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Trump Blasts Senate GOP Over SAVE America Act Defeat at Georgia Rally

At a Georgia rally, Trump criticized Senate Republicans for blocking the SAVE America Act, urging action before November’s midterms.

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