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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.

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Starbucks Korea Closes All Stores for Mandatory Training After Marketing Backlash
Business

Starbucks Korea Closes All Stores for Mandatory Training After Marketing Backlash

Starbucks Korea will close all nationwide stores for mandatory staff training on June 22 following a controversial marketing campaign that led to significant sales drops…

Unearthing Wayne County’s Hidden Natural Gems: Did You Know?
Community

Unearthing Wayne County’s Hidden Natural Gems: Did You Know?

Beyond its charming towns, Wayne County boasts a surprising array of natural wonders, from unique geological formations to diverse ecosystems waiting to be explored.

McDonald’s Brings Back Fried Apple Pie for Limited Time
Local News

McDonald’s Brings Back Fried Apple Pie for Limited Time

The fast-food giant is reintroducing its iconic Fried Apple Pie to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

We got GTA V Update before GTA VI
Wayne County

We got GTA V Update before GTA VI

Rockstar Games offers free upgrades for Grand Theft Auto V to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

G7 Leaders Boost Pressure on Russia, Hail Iran Deal Amid Ukraine Focus
Wayne County

G7 Leaders Boost Pressure on Russia, Hail Iran Deal Amid Ukraine Focus

G7 nations agreed to intensify actions against Russia and praised a new Iran deal, shifting summit focus to the Ukraine conflict.

Wayne County Approves Over $675 Million Investment for UNC Health Wayne Expansion
Wayne County

Wayne County Approves Over $675 Million Investment for UNC Health Wayne Expansion

Commissioners greenlit a major healthcare investment, positioning UNC Health Wayne for significant expansion and service improvements over the next 15 years.

Nestlé USA Completes Removal of Artificial Colors From All Food and Beverage Products
Local News

Nestlé USA Completes Removal of Artificial Colors From All Food and Beverage Products

Nestlé USA announced it has fully eliminated all certified artificial colors from its food and beverage portfolio by mid-2026, replacing them with natural alternatives.

McDonald’s Ranks as America’s Favorite Fast Food Chain (Not exactly for its quality)
Local News

McDonald’s Ranks as America’s Favorite Fast Food Chain (Not exactly for its quality)

Despite not leading in quality or price, McDonald's secured the top spot in a survey of nearly 50,000 U.S. consumers.

Microsoft Regains Title as World’s Largest Company by Market Cap
Business

Microsoft Regains Title as World’s Largest Company by Market Cap

Microsoft has once again been recognized as the world's largest company by market capitalization, surpassing rivals like Apple and Nvidia.

UN Chief Visits Haiti Amid Soaring Gang Violence and Displacement
Local News

UN Chief Visits Haiti Amid Soaring Gang Violence and Displacement

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres toured Port-au-Prince, witnessing the impact of gang violence and the deployment of a new security force.

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