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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.

162 articles published
15-Year-Old Sentenced to 100 Years for 2025 Indiana Gang-Related Murder
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15-Year-Old Sentenced to 100 Years for 2025 Indiana Gang-Related Murder

A 15-year-old was sentenced to 100 years for a 2025 gang-related shooting that killed one woman and injured two others in Indiana.

Poland Blames Russia After Missile Strikes Deep Inside Its Territory Amid Deadly Ukrainian Attacks
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Poland Blames Russia After Missile Strikes Deep Inside Its Territory Amid Deadly Ukrainian Attacks

A missile fired by Russia exploded 55 miles inside Poland, prompting NATO scramble as deadly attacks continue across Ukraine.

Federal Judge Dismisses Kash Patel Defamation Suit, and ‘Googly-Eyed Kremlin’ Insult Officially Noted
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Federal Judge Dismisses Kash Patel Defamation Suit, and ‘Googly-Eyed Kremlin’ Insult Officially Noted

A federal judge dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit, cementing a colorful insult in the official court record.

Trump’s Void of Biden Pardons Backfires, Fuels Fauci’s Fifth Amendment Defense
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Trump’s Void of Biden Pardons Backfires, Fuels Fauci’s Fifth Amendment Defense

Trump’s attempt to void Biden’s pardons strengthens Fauci’s legal shield as he refuses Senate testimony under the Fifth Amendment.

Urban League Report Warns Trump Policies Set Back Black Americans’ Progress
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Urban League Report Warns Trump Policies Set Back Black Americans’ Progress

A 2026 Urban League report finds Trump-era policies have worsened economic and civil rights prospects for Black Americans.

US Food Prices Surge 33% Over Seven Years Amid Highest Grocery Inflation in 50 Years
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US Food Prices Surge 33% Over Seven Years Amid Highest Grocery Inflation in 50 Years

American grocery prices have jumped 33% since 2019, marking the largest spike in 50 years with no end in sight.

DOJ Official Says NJ Gov. Sherrill Knew Voter-Roll Issues Before Calling Trump a Liar
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DOJ Official Says NJ Gov. Sherrill Knew Voter-Roll Issues Before Calling Trump a Liar

Justice Dept. official claims Gov. Sherrill was aware of New Jersey's voter-roll problems before dismissing Trump's election fraud claims.

MAGA Supporters Say They Were ‘Intentionally Misled’ by Trump on Deportations
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MAGA Supporters Say They Were ‘Intentionally Misled’ by Trump on Deportations

MAGA activists accuse Trump of misleading them on mass deportations, citing lack of data transparency and slow progress in 2026.

Court Docs Reveal FBI Director Kash Patel Personally Threatened The Atlantic Over Drinking Story
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Court Docs Reveal FBI Director Kash Patel Personally Threatened The Atlantic Over Drinking Story

Newly released court documents show FBI Director Kash Patel directly warned The Atlantic to kill a report on his drinking habits before publication.

Black Voters in Michigan Weigh In on Key Democratic Senate Primary Ahead of August 4
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Black Voters in Michigan Weigh In on Key Democratic Senate Primary Ahead of August 4

As Michigan’s pivotal August 4 Senate primary nears, Black voters express doubts about progressive Larry El-Sayed.

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