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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
Homan Urges Body Cameras for ICE After Fatal Shootings in Texas, Maine
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Homan Urges Body Cameras for ICE After Fatal Shootings in Texas, Maine

Former ICE chief Tom Homan advocates for body cameras following deadly ICE shootings in Texas and Maine, citing transparency and safety.

Two US Service Members Killed, One Missing After Iranian Strikes in Jordan
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Two US Service Members Killed, One Missing After Iranian Strikes in Jordan

Two US troops were killed and one is missing following Iranian missile and drone strikes on a US base in Jordan.

Medicaid Data on Millions Shared Improperly With ICE, Then Passed to Palantir
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Medicaid Data on Millions Shared Improperly With ICE, Then Passed to Palantir

Officials improperly shared millions of Medicaid records with ICE, who then passed data to Palantir, raising privacy and legal concerns.

Why North Carolina’s Housing Market Could Defy Expectations in 2026
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Why North Carolina’s Housing Market Could Defy Expectations in 2026

North Carolina’s housing market is showing unexpected strength in 2026, driven by evolving buyer patterns and economic shifts.

9 U.S. Cities Remote Workers Are Flocking to in 2026 You’ve Never Heard Of
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9 U.S. Cities Remote Workers Are Flocking to in 2026 You’ve Never Heard Of

Discover the 9 U.S. cities rapidly gaining remote workers in 2026 for their lifestyle, cost, and connectivity benefits.

United Airlines Responds as Travelers Threaten Boycott of Trump-Named Florida Airport
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United Airlines Responds as Travelers Threaten Boycott of Trump-Named Florida Airport

United Airlines offers rebooking options as passengers protest Palm Beach’s renaming to Trump International Airport.

Leon Black Walks Out of Epstein Interview After Refusing NDA Questions
Public Safety

Leon Black Walks Out of Epstein Interview After Refusing NDA Questions

Leon Black abruptly ended his House Oversight Committee interview, declining to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Seconds Before Liftoff as Stock Hits New Low
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SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Seconds Before Liftoff as Stock Hits New Low

SpaceX aborts Starship launch seconds before liftoff after engine issues, while shares plunge below IPO price for first time.

Hirono ripped for ‘deranged’ opening confirmation hearing question to Blanche: ‘What a joke’
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Hirono ripped for ‘deranged’ opening confirmation hearing question to Blanche: ‘What a joke’

Sen. Mazie Hirono’s repeated sexual harassment question to AG nominee Todd Blanche sparks widespread mockery and political backlash at Senate hearing.

Lindsey Graham’s Single Life Rooted in Family Duty, Sacrifice, and Service
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Lindsey Graham’s Single Life Rooted in Family Duty, Sacrifice, and Service

Lindsey Graham’s lifelong bachelorhood reflects deep family sacrifice and decades of public service beyond the usual political spotlight.

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