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President Trump announces a $22.5 billion transformation of Dulles Airport, ending the use of outdated people movers with new trains and concourses.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

US Resumes Mexican Cattle Imports in August Amid High Beef Prices
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US Resumes Mexican Cattle Imports in August Amid High Beef Prices

The USDA will allow Mexican cattle imports starting late August 2026 to ease beef shortages, but price relief for consumers may take years.

North Carolina Ranks 13th Best U.S. State in 2026
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North Carolina Ranks 13th Best U.S. State in 2026

North Carolina maintains its rank as the 13th-best state nationwide in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings.

Operation Southern Spear’s Boat Strikes in Caribbean Fail to Curb Drug Trade
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Operation Southern Spear’s Boat Strikes in Caribbean Fail to Curb Drug Trade

New DEA report reveals U.S. strikes on Caribbean boats failed to reduce cocaine flow, prompting traffickers to change tactics.

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