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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 Education Department Deletes Post Comparing Administration to Nazi Germany
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Trump Education Department Deletes Post Comparing Administration to Nazi Germany

Trump’s Education Department removes a social post after unintentionally comparing the administration to Nazi Germany.

Near-Total Lunar Eclipse to Light Up North Carolina Skies This Week
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Near-Total Lunar Eclipse to Light Up North Carolina Skies This Week

A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible across North Carolina late August 27 into early August 28, peaking just after midnight Friday.

Senator Hegseth Faces Backlash for Excluding Democrats from Defense Budget Talks
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Senator Hegseth Faces Backlash for Excluding Democrats from Defense Budget Talks

Republican Pete Hegseth is criticized for locking Democrats out of key defense budget talks, risking bipartisan support for $1.5tn military spending.

Trump Faces New Legal Challenges Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders
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Trump Faces New Legal Challenges Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders

President Trump's August 6 executive orders restricting birthright citizenship face fresh federal court challenges after a Supreme Court rebuke.

Peter Navarro Demands Removal of Prosecutor from Jeanine Pirro’s Office Amid Contempt Case
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Peter Navarro Demands Removal of Prosecutor from Jeanine Pirro’s Office Amid Contempt Case

White House adviser Peter Navarro demands U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro remove prosecutor involved in his contempt case.

Vice President JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Claim God Sent Message via Falling Glass
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Vice President JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Claim God Sent Message via Falling Glass

JD Vance says a falling glass was a divine message, prompting widespread skepticism and online backlash.

McConnell’s Chief of Staff Sidesteps Questions Outside Senator’s Home
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McConnell’s Chief of Staff Sidesteps Questions Outside Senator’s Home

Senator Mitch McConnell’s chief of staff and healthcare worker decline to comment on his health outside his home after rehab discharge.

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Mike Lindell Pillow Giveaway Campaign Violation
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Judge Finds Probable Cause in Mike Lindell Pillow Giveaway Campaign Violation

A judge rules there is probable cause that Mike Lindell violated campaign laws by handing out pillows at a July Fourth parade.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship After Deadline Missed
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship After Deadline Missed

The Supreme Court ends Trump’s birthright citizenship challenge after he misses the deadline to seek a rehearing.

Cyberattacks Target Water Systems in 12 States, FBI Investigates
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Cyberattacks Target Water Systems in 12 States, FBI Investigates

At least a dozen states report cyber intrusions targeting water systems, with the FBI urging enhanced security measures.

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