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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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Chick-fil-A Plans New Location in Bradenton’s Heritage Harbour
Local News

Chick-fil-A Plans New Location in Bradenton’s Heritage Harbour

The fast-food chain is expanding its presence in Manatee County with a new restaurant planned for the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza.

Hurricanes Celebrate 2026 Stanley Cup Championship with Downtown Raleigh Parade
Sports

Hurricanes Celebrate 2026 Stanley Cup Championship with Downtown Raleigh Parade

Raleigh honors the Carolina Hurricanes with a parade and rally on June 20, marking the team's second championship win.

Aldi Recalls Park Street Deli Macaroni & Cheese Over Undeclared Soy Allergen
Local News

Aldi Recalls Park Street Deli Macaroni & Cheese Over Undeclared Soy Allergen

More than 58,000 cases of Park Street Deli Macaroni & Cheese sold exclusively at Aldi are recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin.

Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Reopening After US-Iran Deal Framework
Business

Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Reopening After US-Iran Deal Framework

President Trump claims ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran agreement, but shippers remain uncertain about safety and transit.

New York Knicks Win NBA Championship for First Time in Over 50 Years
Sports

New York Knicks Win NBA Championship for First Time in Over 50 Years

The Knicks secured their first NBA title since 1973, sparking city-wide celebrations and ending a decades-long drought.

Trump Claims Iran Deal Signing Sunday, Tehran Disputes Timing
Local News

Trump Claims Iran Deal Signing Sunday, Tehran Disputes Timing

A potential peace deal between the US and Iran was announced by President Trump, but Iran's Foreign Ministry disputed the timeline and nature of the…

Mount Olive Navigates Fiscal Landscape: Audit Reveals Strides Amidst Lingering Financial Hurdles
Local News

Mount Olive Navigates Fiscal Landscape: Audit Reveals Strides Amidst Lingering Financial Hurdles

Mount Olive's recent financial audit highlights positive developments but also underscores persistent concerns requiring attention for robust fiscal health.

Sarah Stevens Departs NC House for Supreme Court Ambitions
Local News

Sarah Stevens Departs NC House for Supreme Court Ambitions

Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from NC House to pursue a seat on the state Supreme Court, shifting her focus to a high-stakes judicial race.

North Carolina’s Property Tax Conundrum: A Proposed Amendment and the Unvarnished Truths
Opinion

North Carolina’s Property Tax Conundrum: A Proposed Amendment and the Unvarnished Truths

Explore the complexities of North Carolina property taxes, a proposed GOP constitutional amendment, and critical truths lawmakers must confront.

NC Democrats Demand Transparency on Alleged GOP Pressure Over Campus Voting Site
Local News

NC Democrats Demand Transparency on Alleged GOP Pressure Over Campus Voting Site

North Carolina Democrats are calling for answers regarding alleged Republican pressure on local election officials concerning a campus voting site.

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