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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.

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Cris Collinsworth Faces Backlash After Carrie Underwood Comments During Seahawks-Patriots Game
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Cris Collinsworth Faces Backlash After Carrie Underwood Comments During Seahawks-Patriots Game

Cris Collinsworth drew sharp criticism from NFL fans after comments about Carrie Underwood during Sunday Night Football’s Seahawks-Patriots game.

Bloodcurdling Cry Rings Out at GOP Convention During Cruz Speech in Dallas
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Bloodcurdling Cry Rings Out at GOP Convention During Cruz Speech in Dallas

A chilling voice shouted 'he should be shot' repeatedly at Senator Ted Cruz’s speech at the 2026 GOP convention in Dallas.

Hillary Clinton Warns U.S. Has Lowered Guard on Terrorism 25 Years After 9/11
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Hillary Clinton Warns U.S. Has Lowered Guard on Terrorism 25 Years After 9/11

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Hillary Clinton warns that U.S. counterterrorism efforts have weakened under President Trump’s administration.

Voting Rights Groups Sue to Block ICE Agents at Polling Places Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Voting Rights Groups Sue to Block ICE Agents at Polling Places Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Civil rights groups and Denver sue to stop ICE agents from intimidating voters at polling places in the 2026 midterm elections.

President Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend if GOP Keeps Congress at Midterm Convention
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President Trump Promises $5,000 Dividend if GOP Keeps Congress at Midterm Convention

At the GOP midterm convention, President Trump vows a $5,000 payout to all adults if Republicans hold Congress in November.

Prince William Urged to Avoid Relationship with Archie and Lilibet Amid Family Rift
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Prince William Urged to Avoid Relationship with Archie and Lilibet Amid Family Rift

Royal fans overwhelmingly advise Prince William to steer clear of Archie and Lilibet as the young royals settle back in the UK.

Obama-Appointed Judge’s ‘Weak Sauce’ Rebuke Sparks Outrage Over Court’s Tone
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Obama-Appointed Judge’s ‘Weak Sauce’ Rebuke Sparks Outrage Over Court’s Tone

A federal judge’s use of ‘weak sauce’ in a Trump-era IRS case ruling has ignited fierce backlash over judicial decorum.

Senator John Fetterman Votes Against Democrats More Than Any Other Senator in 2026
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Senator John Fetterman Votes Against Democrats More Than Any Other Senator in 2026

Senator John Fetterman breaks with Democrats more than any other senator in 2026 amid criticism over his voting and Senate attendance.

YouTuber Nick Shirley Sues California Over ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Privacy Law
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YouTuber Nick Shirley Sues California Over ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Privacy Law

YouTuber Nick Shirley sues California to block AB 2624, a new law protecting immigration workers' privacy, citing First Amendment concerns.

New York Shopper Returns $500 Haul After Security Chase at Target
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New York Shopper Returns $500 Haul After Security Chase at Target

A New York man says Target security chased him over a receipt dispute after he spent $500, then returned all his items live on camera.

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