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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
Why Trump Refuses to Renew USMCA and What It Means for North America
Local News

Why Trump Refuses to Renew USMCA and What It Means for North America

Trump’s refusal to renew the USMCA threatens $1.6 trillion in trade, raising concerns for US, Mexico, and Canada economies and supply chains.

Only 1 in 5 Sunscreens Pass Safety Tests—What You Need to Know
Uncategorized

Only 1 in 5 Sunscreens Pass Safety Tests—What You Need to Know

A new 2026 report finds just 20% of sunscreens meet safety and efficacy standards. Learn how to choose the best protection this summer.

North Carolina Faces Scorching Heat Wave This Fourth of July Weekend
Local News

North Carolina Faces Scorching Heat Wave This Fourth of July Weekend

Dangerous heat and soaring temperatures hit North Carolina this Fourth of July weekend. Stay cool and safe with our latest fore...

12 Things Every American Dad Did in the 1970s That Would Raise Eyebrows Today
Nostalgia

12 Things Every American Dad Did in the 1970s That Would Raise Eyebrows Today

From smoking inside cars to old-school discipline, these 12 dad habits from the '70s would shock today’s modern families.

The 8 Most Suffocatingly Humid Cities in the United States – Ranked by How Much They Unsettle New Arrivals
Opinion

The 8 Most Suffocatingly Humid Cities in the United States – Ranked by How Much They Unsettle New Arrivals

Discover the 8 most humid US cities ranked by how much they unsettle new arrivals with their relentless, suffocating moisture.

NC Trans Athlete Ban Echoes SCOTUS Decision: What It Means Locally
Local News

NC Trans Athlete Ban Echoes SCOTUS Decision: What It Means Locally

Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes in women's sports reverberates in North Carolina, impacting local policies and dis...

Proposed NC Budget Boosts Teacher, State Employee Pay Across the State
Local News

Proposed NC Budget Boosts Teacher, State Employee Pay Across the State

North Carolina’s new budget proposal includes significant raises for teachers and state employees to address workforce needs.

Wayne and Duplin Counties Face Urgent Facility Upgrades, Manager Warns
Community

Wayne and Duplin Counties Face Urgent Facility Upgrades, Manager Warns

County manager highlights urgent need for upgrades in Wayne and Duplin facilities to improve safety and services for residents.

Raleigh’s E-Scooter Accident Spike: What’s Behind the Sudden Surge?
Local News

Raleigh’s E-Scooter Accident Spike: What’s Behind the Sudden Surge?

Raleigh faces a sharp rise in e-scooter crashes, sparking safety concerns and calls for tighter regulations across the city.

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Stall Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalation
Local News

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Stall Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalation

Efforts to revive the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal face setbacks as Israel’s battle with Hezbollah intensifies in the region.

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