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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.

362 articles published
Jon Ossoff’s Unique Edge Over JD Vance and Marco Rubio in 2026 Race
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Jon Ossoff’s Unique Edge Over JD Vance and Marco Rubio in 2026 Race

Senator Jon Ossoff’s charisma and public image have become a powerful tool against Trump’s camp, contrasting sharply with his GOP rivals.

Cornell Jane Doe Reports Multiple Threats Amid Fraternity Rape Lawsuit
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Cornell Jane Doe Reports Multiple Threats Amid Fraternity Rape Lawsuit

The woman accusing Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity of 2024 gang rape faces multiple threats, her lawyer said on CNN Oct. 4.

SNL Mocks President Trump’s $5,000 Pledge in Scathing Cold Open
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SNL Mocks President Trump’s $5,000 Pledge in Scathing Cold Open

Saturday Night Live ridicules President Trump’s $5,000 check promise as a bribe in a sharp cold open ahead of midterms.

Attorney Katie Phang Accuses Todd Blanche of Epstein Case Delay Tactics
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Attorney Katie Phang Accuses Todd Blanche of Epstein Case Delay Tactics

Attorney Katie Phang accuses Attorney General Todd Blanche of delaying Epstein records release with a motion full of lies.

Judge Rules Federal Ban on Noncitizen Voting Unconstitutional in Miami Case
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Judge Rules Federal Ban on Noncitizen Voting Unconstitutional in Miami Case

A Miami judge dismisses federal charges against a Jamaican national, ruling the law banning noncitizen voting unconstitutional.

Trump Administration Diverts $52 Million in Military Aid from Europe to Latin America
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Trump Administration Diverts $52 Million in Military Aid from Europe to Latin America

President Trump redirects $52 million in U.S. military aid from Europe and Middle East to Latin America, sparking congressional backlash.

Disbelief as Trump White House Unveils Appalling New Display in Washington
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Disbelief as Trump White House Unveils Appalling New Display in Washington

The Trump White House’s latest display has drawn widespread criticism and disbelief across the country for its shocking content.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Latest Attempt to Evade DOJ Prosecutor Rules
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Latest Attempt to Evade DOJ Prosecutor Rules

A federal judge has struck down President Trump’s new effort to bypass Department of Justice rules on special prosecutors.

Homan Defends ICE Crackdown Amid Rising Criticism: ‘Give Me an Example Where We Went Too Far’
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Homan Defends ICE Crackdown Amid Rising Criticism: ‘Give Me an Example Where We Went Too Far’

Thomas Homan defends ICE’s aggressive immigration enforcement during recent remarks, challenging critics to cite examples of overreach.

New Bill Seeks to Block Naming Aircraft Carrier After President Trump
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New Bill Seeks to Block Naming Aircraft Carrier After President Trump

North Carolina lawmakers introduce legislation aiming to block renaming a Navy aircraft carrier after President Trump.

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