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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
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.

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.

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