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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
Postal Worker Kidnapped and Murdered on North Carolina Route, Suspect Arrested
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Postal Worker Kidnapped and Murdered on North Carolina Route, Suspect Arrested

USPS worker Brandi Reynolds was kidnapped and killed on her route in Wilkes County. Suspect William Durham charged with murder ...

5 Economic Policies Set to Reshape Working-Class America in 2026
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5 Economic Policies Set to Reshape Working-Class America in 2026

Discover 5 key economic policies poised to transform working-class lives in North Carolina and beyond in 2026.

Georgia Man Sentenced to 4+ Years for Sampson County Identity Theft Scam
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Georgia Man Sentenced to 4+ Years for Sampson County Identity Theft Scam

A Georgia man got over 4 years federal prison for identity theft and wire fraud targeting Sampson County residents.

What the 2026 Mid-Year Economic Report Means for North Carolina Families
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What the 2026 Mid-Year Economic Report Means for North Carolina Families

Discover how North Carolina’s 2026 Mid-Year Economic Report impacts family budgets, jobs, and community resources statewide.

Overnight Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages for Hundreds in Granville County
Public Safety

Overnight Storms Cause Damage, Power Outages for Hundreds in Granville County

Strong thunderstorms brought wind gusts up to 60 mph, toppling trees and damaging property across the county, affecting hundreds of residents.

Durham Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Conspiring to Support ISIS
Public Safety

Durham Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Conspiring to Support ISIS

Alexander Justin White, 30, was sentenced in federal court after attempting to travel to North Africa to join the terrorist organization.

Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Special Needs Child
Public Safety

Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Special Needs Child

David Leonard Mayes, 41, received the sentence in federal court for the aggravated sexual abuse of a nine-year-old severely autistic and nonverbal child.

North Carolina Drug Bust Leads to 13 Arrests, Five Suspects Sought
Public Safety

North Carolina Drug Bust Leads to 13 Arrests, Five Suspects Sought

Law enforcement in North Carolina has taken 13 individuals into custody following a drug bust, with five additional suspects currently wanted in connection with the…

Iran Agrees to Resume International Nuclear Inspections After Switzerland Talks, U.S. Vice President Vance Says
Public Safety

Iran Agrees to Resume International Nuclear Inspections After Switzerland Talks, U.S. Vice President Vance Says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran will allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country following recent negotiations in Switzerland.

Iran Agrees to Resume International Nuclear Inspections After Switzerland Talks, U.S. Vice President Vance Says
Public Safety

Iran Agrees to Resume International Nuclear Inspections After Switzerland Talks, U.S. Vice President Vance Says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran will allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country following recent negotiations in Switzerland.

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