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James Fortner

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers public safety, courts, and law enforcement. Criminal justice background from Fayetteville State University. The Chronicle's primary FOIA and public records specialist.

95 articles published
19 Injured in Early Morning Mass Shootings in Tucson and Minneapolis
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19 Injured in Early Morning Mass Shootings in Tucson and Minneapolis

Two separate mass shootings in Tucson and Minneapolis early Sunday left 19 people injured in popular nightlife districts.

Russia Launches Biggest Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Since War Began
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Russia Launches Biggest Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Since War Began

Russia launched over 40 ballistic missiles and 120 drones targeting Kyiv, causing casualties and widespread damage in one of the war's largest strikes.

FBI Will No Longer Investigate Assault Claims Against ICE Agents, Reports Say
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FBI Will No Longer Investigate Assault Claims Against ICE Agents, Reports Say

FBI reportedly stops investigating assault claims against ICE agents, sparking concerns over accountability in immigration enforcement.

Liberal circuit judge slams  SCOTUS conservatives, says Hawaii will defy high court
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Liberal circuit judge slams SCOTUS conservatives, says Hawaii will defy high court

Hawaii’s top court justice sharply condemns the Supreme Court’s conservative rulings, pledging state courts will protect constitutional rights.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Explores Legal Options to Arrest Netanyahu at UN Summit
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Explores Legal Options to Arrest Netanyahu at UN Summit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is reviewing if it can arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly visit.

FBI Lists the States With the Most Active Missing Person Cases
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FBI Lists the States With the Most Active Missing Person Cases

Discover which 7 U.S. states have the most active missing person cases in 2026, revealing unexpected trends and insights.

Jasmine Crockett Says Her Senate Loss Was a ‘Racist Race.’ The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story
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Jasmine Crockett Says Her Senate Loss Was a ‘Racist Race.’ The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story

Jasmine Crockett labels her Texas Senate primary loss as racist, but voting patterns reveal a complex mix of factors.

Trump Urges ICE to Maintain Traffic Stops Amid Recent Fatal Shootings
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Trump Urges ICE to Maintain Traffic Stops Amid Recent Fatal Shootings

President Trump insists ICE should keep traffic stops as a key enforcement tool despite recent deadly shootings sparking protests nationwide.

Electric Cars Were Supposed to be Money Savers, Now Insurance Bills Are Becoming the New Shock
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Electric Cars Were Supposed to be Money Savers, Now Insurance Bills Are Becoming the New Shock

Electric vehicle owners face soaring insurance premiums as costly repairs and battery issues drive up claims in 2026.

These States Have the Most Single Women in the U.S., According to Census Data
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These States Have the Most Single Women in the U.S., According to Census Data

New 2026 Census data reveals which U.S. states have the largest populations of single women and what’s driving these trends.

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