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Rob Eastwood

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Rob Eastwood is a Wayne County native and veteran journalist with 18 years of community news experience across eastern North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Media and Journalism, James covers government, policy, and community affairs. He lives in Mount Olive with his wife and two children.

359 articles published
Trump’s On-Air Slip Leaves Late-Night Rival Speechless in NC Broadcast
Local News

Trump’s On-Air Slip Leaves Late-Night Rival Speechless in NC Broadcast

President Trump’s unexpected live TV lapse during a North Carolina broadcast stunned viewers and left his late-night rival without words.

Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Challenges Pete Hegseth in GOP Primary
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Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Challenges Pete Hegseth in GOP Primary

A Republican who voted to impeach President Trump launches a primary challenge against Pete Hegseth in North Carolina's 7th District.

Expert Raises Concern Over President Trump’s Body Twitches During UN Speech
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Expert Raises Concern Over President Trump’s Body Twitches During UN Speech

A medical expert flagged unusual body twitches in President Trump’s 2026 UN speech, sparking health and political discussions.

MAGA Voters Turned Off by President Trump’s Falsehoods in 2026
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MAGA Voters Turned Off by President Trump’s Falsehoods in 2026

Many MAGA voters in North Carolina express frustration with President Trump’s repeated falsehoods and unmet expectations in 2026.

NYC Fines DoorDash $131M Over Driver Tip Withholding, Mamdani Criticizes CEO’s ‘Greedy Algorithm’
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NYC Fines DoorDash $131M Over Driver Tip Withholding, Mamdani Criticizes CEO’s ‘Greedy Algorithm’

New York City hits DoorDash with $131.5M fine for underpaying delivery drivers amid mayor’s sharp criticism of company’s pay practices.

Bill Clinton Delivers Sharp Critique of President Trump’s ‘Arc de Trump’ Plan
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Bill Clinton Delivers Sharp Critique of President Trump’s ‘Arc de Trump’ Plan

At the 2026 Clinton Global Initiative Summit, Bill Clinton condemned President Trump’s ‘Arc de Trump’ as a symbol of divisive politics and power misuse.

President Trump Faces Backlash Over Confused Comments on United Kingdom at UN
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President Trump Faces Backlash Over Confused Comments on United Kingdom at UN

President Trump was widely criticized after confusing England, Great Britain, and the UK during his UN speech on September 22, 2026.

Trump’s UN Speech Met with Silence and Walkouts Amid Hostile Rhetoric
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Trump’s UN Speech Met with Silence and Walkouts Amid Hostile Rhetoric

President Trump’s combative UN address drew silence and walkouts from Iranian and Cuban delegations over threats and harsh accusations.

Federal Indictment in Minnesota Targets Medicaid Fraud Network Amid Democrat Claims
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Federal Indictment in Minnesota Targets Medicaid Fraud Network Amid Democrat Claims

A major federal indictment in Minnesota exposes a Medicaid fraud network, fueling debates over healthcare fraud claims.

U.S. to Admit Up to 17,500 White South African Refugees Amid Rising Tensions
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U.S. to Admit Up to 17,500 White South African Refugees Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. plans to welcome up to 17,500 White South Africans as refugees due to escalating violence and instability.

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