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Heidi Alagha

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers K-12 education, Wayne County Public Schools, the University of Mount Olive, and James Sprunt Community College. A Goldsboro native and ECU journalism graduate who spent four years teaching in Wayne County schools before transitioning to journalism.

31 articles published
Charlie Kirk’s Family Files Claim Alleging UVU Ignored Rooftop Shooter Risks Before Assassination
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Charlie Kirk’s Family Files Claim Alleging UVU Ignored Rooftop Shooter Risks Before Assassination

Charlie Kirk’s family alleges Utah Valley University knew of rooftop security risks before his 2025 assassination.

Pentagon Watchdog Details Damage, Missile Shortages in Iran War’s First Months
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Pentagon Watchdog Details Damage, Missile Shortages in Iran War’s First Months

Pentagon inspector general reports extensive damage to US bases and missile shortages during early months of the Iran war.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Condemns Federal Immigration Rule as ‘Campaign of Violence’
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Condemns Federal Immigration Rule as ‘Campaign of Violence’

New York City Mayor Mamdani accuses federal government of terrorizing immigrants amid new immigration policy changes.

Calls Mount for Firing of Professor Who Joked About Nick Shirley’s Assassination
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Calls Mount for Firing of Professor Who Joked About Nick Shirley’s Assassination

A professor’s social media joke about assassinating journalist Nick Shirley has prompted urgent calls for his removal by university leaders.

DOJ Finds UC Berkeley Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
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DOJ Finds UC Berkeley Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants

The Justice Department accuses UC Berkeley Law of racially discriminating against white and Asian applicants in 2024 and 2025 admissions.

Attorney General Todd Blanche Slammed by Lawyer Over Epstein Files Appeal
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Attorney General Todd Blanche Slammed by Lawyer Over Epstein Files Appeal

Attorney General Todd Blanche faces harsh criticism from attorney Katie Phang after appealing court order to release Epstein files.

North Carolina’s New State Budget Brings Major Changes to K-12 Education
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North Carolina’s New State Budget Brings Major Changes to K-12 Education

Governor Stein signs 2026 budget with teacher raises, new safety rules, and community oversight amid ongoing debates in NC schools.

9 US Cities Seeing the Sharpest Rental Price Drops by Late 2026
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9 US Cities Seeing the Sharpest Rental Price Drops by Late 2026

Discover which 9 US cities are experiencing the steepest rental price declines as of late 2026 and why renters are flocking there.

Sen. Bill Cassidy Announces Support for Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General on Senate Floor
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Sen. Bill Cassidy Announces Support for Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General on Senate Floor

Sen. Bill Cassidy publicly endorses Todd Blanche’s U.S. Attorney General nomination in a tense Senate moment.

9 Most Surprising Food Trends Americans Are Obsessed With in 2026
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9 Most Surprising Food Trends Americans Are Obsessed With in 2026

Discover the 9 most unexpected food trends capturing America’s appetite in 2026. From tech to taste, these innovations are reshaping meals.

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