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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.

153 articles published
Trump Issues Blunt Midterm Warning as Vance Receives ‘48’ Chants at GOP Convention
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Trump Issues Blunt Midterm Warning as Vance Receives ‘48’ Chants at GOP Convention

President Trump and VP JD Vance energized GOP supporters with sharp speeches at the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

Obama-Appointed Judge Criticized for Slang in Ruling Against Trump Administration
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Obama-Appointed Judge Criticized for Slang in Ruling Against Trump Administration

An Obama-appointed judge faces criticism for informal language in a ruling blocking IRS data sharing with ICE under President Trump.

NYC Death Investigator Challenges Harmful Myths About 9/11 Jumpers
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NYC Death Investigator Challenges Harmful Myths About 9/11 Jumpers

A New York City death investigator exposes the painful truth behind 9/11 victims who fell from the towers, fighting the damaging ‘suicide’ narrative.

Turning Point USA Faces Challenges Under Erika Kirk’s Leadership
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Turning Point USA Faces Challenges Under Erika Kirk’s Leadership

Erika Kirk takes helm at Turning Point USA, but experts say her message struggles to resonate with Gen Z women.

Emergency Slide Deploys on Air Force One as President Trump Delays Texas Departure
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Emergency Slide Deploys on Air Force One as President Trump Delays Texas Departure

President Trump’s flight to Texas delayed after emergency slide deploys on Air Force One during safety check at Joint Base Andrews.

Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, Starting at $1,999
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Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, Starting at $1,999

Apple introduces the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, with a large screen and new features, available starting at $1,999 this fall.

South Carolina Arrests 80 in Street Takeover; 38 Cars Seized Under New Law
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South Carolina Arrests 80 in Street Takeover; 38 Cars Seized Under New Law

More than 80 arrested at Greenville street takeover; 38 vehicles seized under South Carolina’s new law targeting all involved, including spectators.

Comedians Debate Limits of Humor One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Murder
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Comedians Debate Limits of Humor One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Murder

One year after Charlie Kirk’s murder, comedians remain divided over humor boundaries and the impact of jokes on his death.

President Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther
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President Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

President Trump posthumously awarded Welles Crowther the Medal of Freedom for heroic 9/11 rescues, calling him ‘more famous than me.’

Migrants Halt U.S. Crossings, Choosing Mexico as New Destination in 2026
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Migrants Halt U.S. Crossings, Choosing Mexico as New Destination in 2026

A sharp decline in U.S. border crossings has migrants settling in Mexico, reshaping migration patterns and local shelter needs.

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