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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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Austria Bans Hijabs and Burkas for Girls Under 15 in Schools
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Austria Bans Hijabs and Burkas for Girls Under 15 in Schools

Austria enacts a ban on hijabs, burkas, and headscarves for girls 14 and under in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom.

Menendez Brothers Granted Early Parole Hearing After Previous Denial
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Menendez Brothers Granted Early Parole Hearing After Previous Denial

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted for their parents' 1989 murders, will face an early parole suitability hearing in March 2027.

Democrats Target GOP Strongholds as Midterm Battles Heat Up in 2026
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Democrats Target GOP Strongholds as Midterm Battles Heat Up in 2026

As midterms approach, Democrats aim to flip GOP seats nationwide, challenging President Trump’s party in key battlegrounds.

Pro-Israel Group Demands Macklemore’s Removal from Ed Sheeran Tour Over ‘Free Palestine’ Speech
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Pro-Israel Group Demands Macklemore’s Removal from Ed Sheeran Tour Over ‘Free Palestine’ Speech

A pro-Israel group urges Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his 2026 Loop Tour after the rapper’s controversial 'Free Palestine' remarks.

All Four Former Presidents to Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary at Ground Zero Without Trump
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All Four Former Presidents to Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary at Ground Zero Without Trump

Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton will gather at Ground Zero for 9/11’s 25th anniversary; President Trump will commemorate separately at the Pentagon.

Fans Ejected from Portland Thorns Game Over Pro-Women Apparel Marked ‘Transphobic’
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Fans Ejected from Portland Thorns Game Over Pro-Women Apparel Marked ‘Transphobic’

Eight fans were removed from a Portland Thorns match at Providence Park for wearing pro-women apparel deemed transphobic by stadium officials.

Dr. Phil McGraw Reflects on Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: ‘Nothing to Celebrate’
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Dr. Phil McGraw Reflects on Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: ‘Nothing to Celebrate’

Dr. Phil McGraw weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, emphasizing the tragedy of lost children and the need for understanding mental illness.

Computer Model Backs Auburn, Cincinnati to Cover in Week 1 College Football Odds
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Computer Model Backs Auburn, Cincinnati to Cover in Week 1 College Football Odds

The latest computer model favors Auburn and Cincinnati to cover spreads in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.

Robin Morgan, Pioneering Feminist and Writer, Dies at 85 in New York
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Robin Morgan, Pioneering Feminist and Writer, Dies at 85 in New York

Robin Morgan, celebrated feminist writer and activist, died at 85, leaving a lasting legacy on the women’s movement and literature.

Guyana Receives First Group of Cuban and Afghan Deportees Under U.S. Program
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Guyana Receives First Group of Cuban and Afghan Deportees Under U.S. Program

Guyana welcomes six Cuban and Afghan deportees from the U.S. under a Trump-era third-country relocation program.

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