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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 Faces New Crisis as U.S. Oil Reserves Near Depletion Amid Middle East Conflict
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Trump Faces New Crisis as U.S. Oil Reserves Near Depletion Amid Middle East Conflict

As U.S. oil reserves dwindle amid escalating Middle East tensions, President Trump’s campaign faces mounting pressure over fuel shortages and war costs.

RFK Jr. Says Cyclospora Outbreak Source is Identified days After the FDA Admitted Its Own Lettuce Test Was Wrong
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RFK Jr. Says Cyclospora Outbreak Source is Identified days After the FDA Admitted Its Own Lettuce Test Was Wrong

RFK Jr. confirms source of multistate Cyclospora outbreak amid FDA’s correction of lettuce contamination test.

Supermarket Shortages Loom: Key Foods at Risk Due to Drought Impact in 2026
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Supermarket Shortages Loom: Key Foods at Risk Due to Drought Impact in 2026

Severe drought in 2026 is threatening staple foods like potatoes and brassicas, raising concerns of shortages and higher prices in supermarkets.

Trump’s New Tariffs Ignite Backlash From Voters and U.S. Allies Ahead of Midterms
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Trump’s New Tariffs Ignite Backlash From Voters and U.S. Allies Ahead of Midterms

President Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada and generics fuel voter anger and strain U.S. relations as midterms loom.

7 U.S. States With the Highest Single Parent Rates in 2026
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7 U.S. States With the Highest Single Parent Rates in 2026

Discover the 7 U.S. states with the highest rates of single parents in 2026 and what factors are driving this trend.

Judge Orders Trump to Surrender Financial Records in BBC Defamation Case
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Judge Orders Trump to Surrender Financial Records in BBC Defamation Case

A federal judge ruled President Trump must provide detailed financial records tied to his defamation suit against the BBC.

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Starting August 19, 2026
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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Starting August 19, 2026

President Trump announces 50% tariffs on select Canadian imports, targeting autos and dairy with effects expected from August 19, 2026.

Pentagon, Spending Billions into Iran War, Faces Urgent Funding Shortfall
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Pentagon, Spending Billions into Iran War, Faces Urgent Funding Shortfall

The Pentagon warns of critical budget shortages as the war in Iran drags on, forcing cuts to training and maintenance.

Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funding for California and Minnesota
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Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funding for California and Minnesota

The Trump administration freezes $1 billion+ in Medicaid funds to California and Minnesota over alleged fraud concerns.

Why New Federal Policies Could Make North Carolina a Magnet for Retirees by 2027
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Why New Federal Policies Could Make North Carolina a Magnet for Retirees by 2027

New 2026 federal policies are reshaping retirement choices, making North Carolina a prime spot for retirees by 2027.

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