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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
ICE to Launch Major Operation Targeting Haitians Losing TPS After Supreme Court Ruling
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ICE to Launch Major Operation Targeting Haitians Losing TPS After Supreme Court Ruling

ICE plans a sweeping operation this week to arrest Haitian nationals losing TPS following a Supreme Court ruling.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Out of Hospital but Not Cleared to Return to Senate
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Sen. Mitch McConnell Out of Hospital but Not Cleared to Return to Senate

Senator Mitch McConnell has left the hospital after a June fall but remains in rehab and is not yet cleared to return to the Senate.

Legal Battles Intensify to Preserve TPS for Thousands After Supreme Court Ruling
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Legal Battles Intensify to Preserve TPS for Thousands After Supreme Court Ruling

Thousands face uncertain futures as courts and advocates push back on TPS cancellations following Supreme Court limits.

First Kenyan-Born NFL Player Daniel Adongo Deported by ICE in June 2026
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First Kenyan-Born NFL Player Daniel Adongo Deported by ICE in June 2026

Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan NFL player, was deported by ICE last month over visa issues and past arrests.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash Over ‘Israel Not a Place’ Remarks
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash Over ‘Israel Not a Place’ Remarks

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism after resurfaced remarks denying Israel as a country, fueling debate on Jewish relations.

Rep. Brandon Gill Supports Trump Order, Calls to ‘Clean House’ at Smithsonian
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Rep. Brandon Gill Supports Trump Order, Calls to ‘Clean House’ at Smithsonian

Rep. Brandon Gill backs President Trump’s executive order targeting ideological bias at the Smithsonian, urging leadership changes.

Andrew Tate’s Arrest Deepens Scrutiny on Trump’s Youngest Son Barron
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Andrew Tate’s Arrest Deepens Scrutiny on Trump’s Youngest Son Barron

Andrew Tate’s arrest on serious charges draws fresh attention to his ties with Barron Trump, raising questions about political influence.

Social Security Adjustment Proposal Could Slash 75-Year Shortfall by Half
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Social Security Adjustment Proposal Could Slash 75-Year Shortfall by Half

A proposed Social Security adjustment could cut the program’s 75-year shortfall by 50%, offering a new path to solvency.

Astronomers Discover First Known Exomoon Orbiting a Brown Dwarf 71 Light Years Away
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Astronomers Discover First Known Exomoon Orbiting a Brown Dwarf 71 Light Years Away

Scientists have confirmed the first-ever exomoon, a Jupiter-sized satellite orbiting a brown dwarf 71 light years from Earth.

FDA Investigates New Cyclospora Outbreak as North Carolina Probes Herb-Linked Cases
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FDA Investigates New Cyclospora Outbreak as North Carolina Probes Herb-Linked Cases

Federal officials track a fresh cyclospora outbreak; North Carolina investigates 560+ cases linked to cilantro, parsley, and lettuce.

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