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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
Kennedy Center Closes After Ceiling Collapse Amid Heavy Rain in D.C.
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Kennedy Center Closes After Ceiling Collapse Amid Heavy Rain in D.C.

A section of the Kennedy Center’s grand foyer ceiling collapsed Friday night, prompting a partial closure amid ongoing renovation debates.

UN Approves Equal Earth Map 164-1 as US Opposes Over ‘Ideological’ Concerns
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UN Approves Equal Earth Map 164-1 as US Opposes Over ‘Ideological’ Concerns

The UN General Assembly adopts the Equal Earth map 164-1, with the US opposing the move as a 'radical ideological project.'

Pentagon Temporarily Pulls Controversial Testosterone Screening Guidelines
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Pentagon Temporarily Pulls Controversial Testosterone Screening Guidelines

Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening guidelines for male troops after backlash, citing an inadvertent draft posting.

Trump Faces Backlash After Illegal Coordination Claim Over MAGA Inc. Funds
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Trump Faces Backlash After Illegal Coordination Claim Over MAGA Inc. Funds

President Trump’s claim that MAGA Inc. funds are 'his money' raises legal alarms about illegal Super PAC coordination ahead of midterms.

Scientists Discover Hidden Rock Layer Explaining Bermuda Triangle Mystery
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Scientists Discover Hidden Rock Layer Explaining Bermuda Triangle Mystery

Scientists uncover a massive underground rock layer beneath Bermuda, offering new insights into the Bermuda Triangle mystery.

Appeals Court Rules Judge Lacked Jurisdiction to Vacate Bowe Bergdahl Conviction
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Appeals Court Rules Judge Lacked Jurisdiction to Vacate Bowe Bergdahl Conviction

A federal appeals court reinstates Bowe Bergdahl’s dishonorable discharge, ruling a judge lacked authority to vacate his conviction.

Rep. Massie Names Epstein ‘Coconspirators,’ Pushes New Transparency Bill
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Rep. Massie Names Epstein ‘Coconspirators,’ Pushes New Transparency Bill

Rep. Thomas Massie demands release of millions of withheld Epstein files and names alleged coconspirators on House floor.

Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine with 258 Drones and Ballistic Missiles
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Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine with 258 Drones and Ballistic Missiles

Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine with 258 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, targeting key infrastructure across multiple regions.

Majority of Trump’s White House Staff Poised to Depart Amid Rising Tensions
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Majority of Trump’s White House Staff Poised to Depart Amid Rising Tensions

Reports reveal most of Trump’s White House staff are planning to leave, citing internal strife and leadership challenges.

Trump Judge Blocks DOJ Attempt to Dismiss Steve Bannon’s Criminal Case
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Trump Judge Blocks DOJ Attempt to Dismiss Steve Bannon’s Criminal Case

A Trump-appointed judge rejects DOJ’s motion to dismiss Steve Bannon’s indictment, demanding a clear explanation for dropping the case.

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