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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
US Measles Cases Surpass 4,000 in 45 States, CDC Reports
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US Measles Cases Surpass 4,000 in 45 States, CDC Reports

The US has recorded 4,080 measles cases in 45 states and D.C. this year, with five deaths confirmed in Pennsylvania.

Nebraska Ranchers Protest After Trump Allows 661M Pounds of Foreign Beef Amid Rising Prices
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Nebraska Ranchers Protest After Trump Allows 661M Pounds of Foreign Beef Amid Rising Prices

Nebraska ranchers criticize President Trump’s move to import 661 million pounds of foreign beef as U.S. beef prices hit $6.92 per pound.

Trump Voters Show Tepid Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Approval Dips
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Trump Voters Show Tepid Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms as Approval Dips

A new poll reveals declining enthusiasm among Trump voters for the 2026 midterms amid slipping presidential approval ratings.

Obama Raises Over $13 Million for Democrats Ahead of Crucial Elections
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Obama Raises Over $13 Million for Democrats Ahead of Crucial Elections

Barack Obama has raised more than $13.6 million for Democrats through fundraisers and digital ads ahead of November elections.

Poll Shows Democrat Troy Jackson Narrowly Leading Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race
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Poll Shows Democrat Troy Jackson Narrowly Leading Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race

A recent poll finds Democrat Troy Jackson leading Republican Susan Collins by four points with less than a month until Maine’s Senate election.

Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low in Second Term, Pew Poll Finds
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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low in Second Term, Pew Poll Finds

President Trump’s approval rating falls to 30%, a new second-term low, with Democrats holding an 8-point lead ahead of midterms.

Hunger Deepens in Rural West Virginia Amid Trump Administration Cuts
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Hunger Deepens in Rural West Virginia Amid Trump Administration Cuts

Rural communities face growing hunger as food banks see cuts under Trump’s administration amid rising demand and fuel costs.

South Carolina Senate Race Tightens as Darline Graham Faces Strong Challenge
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South Carolina Senate Race Tightens as Darline Graham Faces Strong Challenge

South Carolina’s Senate race shifts from Safe to Likely Republican as Democrat Annie Andrews gains ground against Darline Graham.

Trump’s Oval Office Event Unveils New ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children
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Trump’s Oval Office Event Unveils New ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children

President Trump introduced ‘Trump accounts’ for children with $1,000 deposits for newborns amid awkward remarks and political jabs.

Michelle Obama Critiques White House Renovation in Tribute to Jackie Kennedy
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Michelle Obama Critiques White House Renovation in Tribute to Jackie Kennedy

Michelle Obama praises Jackie Kennedy’s White House renovations while implicitly criticizing President Trump’s extensive remakes.

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