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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.

139 articles published
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.

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.

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