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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
Judge Blocks Trump’s Tree Removal at Historic D.C. Golf Course Citing The Lorax
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Tree Removal at Historic D.C. Golf Course Citing The Lorax

A judge invoked Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax to block President Trump from removing hundreds of trees at a historic Washington golf course.

Metallica’s James Hetfield Slams Political Messages at Concerts in Las Vegas
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Metallica’s James Hetfield Slams Political Messages at Concerts in Las Vegas

At a Las Vegas show, Metallica frontman James Hetfield condemned entertainers using concerts to push political agendas.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Administration’s Bid to Withhold DOGE Documents
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Supreme Court to Hear Trump Administration’s Bid to Withhold DOGE Documents

The Supreme Court takes up a Trump administration appeal to block watchdog access to Department of Government Efficiency records.

Experts Warn Trump’s AI ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand Could Backfire
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Experts Warn Trump’s AI ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand Could Backfire

President Trump’s rebranding of AI as ‘Super Intelligence’ sparks expert concerns it could increase public anxiety instead of reassurance.

Trump Stands Firm on Russian Diesel Imports Despite Bipartisan Backlash
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Trump Stands Firm on Russian Diesel Imports Despite Bipartisan Backlash

President Trump defends his Russian diesel import deal, facing bipartisan senators' opposition and criticism from Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

JD Vance Faces Backlash After Awkward Bar Invite to Ohio Rival
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JD Vance Faces Backlash After Awkward Bar Invite to Ohio Rival

JD Vance sparked online outrage after joking about meeting Democratic rival Amy Acton at a bar during a Lima rally.

Middle East Conflict Escalates Beyond US Control After Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
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Middle East Conflict Escalates Beyond US Control After Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

Houthi attack on Riyadh airport risks widening Middle East war, threatening global energy supplies and US influence in the region.

Trump Administration Official May Face Jail Over DOJ Contempt Inquiry Interference
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Trump Administration Official May Face Jail Over DOJ Contempt Inquiry Interference

Sen. Whitehouse warns a Trump official may have secretly stalled a DOJ inquiry, with legal analysts saying 'people are going to jail.'

Stephen Miller’s Medical Records Demand Backfires Amid Calls for Trump Transparency
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Stephen Miller’s Medical Records Demand Backfires Amid Calls for Trump Transparency

Stephen Miller’s demand for Democrat James Talarico’s medical records sparks a backlash urging President Trump to release his own health information.

House Minority Leader Jeffries Confident Democrats Will Retake House Control
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House Minority Leader Jeffries Confident Democrats Will Retake House Control

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigns in battleground districts, saying Democrats are poised to regain House control this November.

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