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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
Bruce Springsteen Headlines ‘Power to the People’ Festival in Maryland Ahead of Midterms
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Bruce Springsteen Headlines ‘Power to the People’ Festival in Maryland Ahead of Midterms

Bruce Springsteen and musical legends led the ‘Power to the People’ festival in Maryland, promoting voting and justice one month before midterms.

FDA Identifies Potential Source of Summer Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Lettuce
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FDA Identifies Potential Source of Summer Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Lettuce

FDA finds Cyclospora parasite in wastewater and drainage at Taylor Farms, linked to a multi-state lettuce outbreak sickening 12,883 people.

Senator Grassley Urges Trump Administration to Ban Kratom Immediately
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Senator Grassley Urges Trump Administration to Ban Kratom Immediately

Sen. Chuck Grassley calls on President Trump’s administration to finalize a ban on kratom, citing opioid risks and growing public health dangers.

At Least 13 Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Spark Controversy in White House Campaign
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At Least 13 Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Spark Controversy in White House Campaign

The Trump White House has produced 13 taxpayer-funded ads, including ‘God Made Trump,’ stirring bipartisan backlash.

Federal Court Blocks Trump Border Wall Construction in Texas Big Bend National Park
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Federal Court Blocks Trump Border Wall Construction in Texas Big Bend National Park

A federal judge has temporarily stopped border wall construction in Texas’ Big Bend region, citing environmental and legal concerns.

Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of Court-Appointed Seattle U.S. Attorney, Blocking Trump Move
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Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of Court-Appointed Seattle U.S. Attorney, Blocking Trump Move

A federal judge ruled President Trump acted unconstitutionally firing Seattle’s court-appointed U.S. attorney, ordering his reinstatement.

MAGA Farm Owners Face Fallout as Deportation Policies Disrupt Workforce
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MAGA Farm Owners Face Fallout as Deportation Policies Disrupt Workforce

MAGA-supporting farm owners confront labor shortages amid President Trump’s aggressive deportation enforcement, threatening agriculture supply chains.

Texas Senate Race Tightens as Fox News Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 2 Points
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Texas Senate Race Tightens as Fox News Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 2 Points

A Fox News poll shows Democrat James Talarico holding a slim lead over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’ crucial Senate race.

Judge Reviews Case Against Trump and Harp Following Truth Social Changes
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Judge Reviews Case Against Trump and Harp Following Truth Social Changes

A federal judge is weighing key evidence in the case against President Trump and Natalie Harp after Truth Social's recent content alteration.

EU to Allow Free Cabin Baggage Item Starting October 2027 Under New Rules
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EU to Allow Free Cabin Baggage Item Starting October 2027 Under New Rules

From 23 October 2027, EU air travelers will be entitled to carry one free personal item plus a cabin bag weighing up to 7kg.

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