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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
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada Backfire, Impacting North Carolina Economy
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Trump’s Tariffs on Canada Backfire, Impacting North Carolina Economy

President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods have sparked retaliation, hurting North Carolina’s agriculture and manufacturing sectors in 2026.

Cooper Holds 11-Point Lead Over Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race: Poll
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Cooper Holds 11-Point Lead Over Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race: Poll

A recent poll reveals Governor Roy Cooper leads Chuck Whatley by 11 points in the 2026 North Carolina Senate race.

At Every Turn, Trump’s Consumer Aid Plans Face Fierce Resistance in Washington
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At Every Turn, Trump’s Consumer Aid Plans Face Fierce Resistance in Washington

President Trump’s proposals to assist U.S. consumers are repeatedly blocked by lawmakers and regulatory hurdles in 2026.

Trump Pauses Tariffs on 300,000 Tons of Foreign Beef, Sparking Rancher Backlash
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Trump Pauses Tariffs on 300,000 Tons of Foreign Beef, Sparking Rancher Backlash

President Trump suspends tariffs on 300,000 tons of foreign beef, igniting fierce opposition from American ranchers.

Todd Blanche Admits Violating Epstein Files Law in Court Filing
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Todd Blanche Admits Violating Epstein Files Law in Court Filing

Todd Blanche admitted in court filing to breaking the Epstein files law, sparking new legal controversy in Mount Olive.

Trump Stonewalls Iran as U.S. Doubles Oil Exports Through Persian Gulf Strait
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Trump Stonewalls Iran as U.S. Doubles Oil Exports Through Persian Gulf Strait

President Trump resists negotiations with Iran while U.S. military safeguards record oil exports through the Persian Gulf in 2026.

7 Surprising Facts About the New Giant Pandas at Zoo Atlanta
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7 Surprising Facts About the New Giant Pandas at Zoo Atlanta

Discover the fascinating story behind Zoo Atlanta’s rare loan of two giant pandas from China in 2026 and why they’re stealing hearts.

Consumer Sentiment Hits Second-Lowest Level Ever Amid Rising Gas Prices
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Consumer Sentiment Hits Second-Lowest Level Ever Amid Rising Gas Prices

September 2026 sees US consumer sentiment plunge to near-record lows as gas prices climb, deepening economic worries nationwide.

Inside Trump’s Plan for the Biggest DOJ Election Observer Effort in History
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Inside Trump’s Plan for the Biggest DOJ Election Observer Effort in History

President Trump’s DOJ prepares unprecedented election observer deployment to monitor 2026 midterms amid rising partisan tensions.

President Trump Abdicates Role as Leader of the Free World Amid Global Shifts
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President Trump Abdicates Role as Leader of the Free World Amid Global Shifts

President Donald Trump announces abdication as global leader, signaling major shifts in US foreign policy and international relations in 2026.

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