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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
Leaked Messages Reveal Sen. Fetterman’s Secret MAGA Fundraising Ties
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Leaked Messages Reveal Sen. Fetterman’s Secret MAGA Fundraising Ties

Leaked texts expose Sen. John Fetterman secretly fundraising with MAGA Republicans, raising questions about his Democratic loyalty.

Sen. John Kennedy Rebuked After Insulting Jack Smith at Senate Hearing
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Sen. John Kennedy Rebuked After Insulting Jack Smith at Senate Hearing

Sen. John Kennedy faces scolding after telling former special counsel Jack Smith, “you make me want to throw up in my mouth” during Judiciary hearing.

Trump’s False Claim About Winning California Flatly Debunked Again
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Trump’s False Claim About Winning California Flatly Debunked Again

President Trump falsely insists he would have won California if not for a 'crooked' system, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Trump Launches Midterm Campaign Amid Plummeting Approval on Economy and Cost of Living
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Trump Launches Midterm Campaign Amid Plummeting Approval on Economy and Cost of Living

President Trump’s approval on handling the economy sinks as he and VP Vance rally GOP voters in tough midterm races.

Trump Faces Backlash from Crypto Fans Over Failed $TRUMP Coin and Profits
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Trump Faces Backlash from Crypto Fans Over Failed $TRUMP Coin and Profits

Crypto supporters who once hailed President Trump’s pro-crypto stance now criticize him over a crashing memecoin and perceived profiteering.

Sean Hannity Deletes Post After Jack Smith Debunks New MAGA Conspiracy
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Sean Hannity Deletes Post After Jack Smith Debunks New MAGA Conspiracy

After Special Counsel Jack Smith dismantled a new MAGA conspiracy theory, Sean Hannity deleted his post, stirring debate in North Carolina.

Republican Leaders Speak Out Against Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads
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Republican Leaders Speak Out Against Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads

Several prominent Republicans publicly oppose taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Trump's agenda in 2026.

Judge Orders Mamdani Administration to Cancel Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices in Wake of Legal Challenge
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Judge Orders Mamdani Administration to Cancel Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices in Wake of Legal Challenge

A judge has ruled that the Mamdani administration must cancel current pied-à-terre tax notices and restart the process after legal issues emerged.

Trump Faces Near-Unanimous UN Rebuke as US Stands Isolated Globally
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Trump Faces Near-Unanimous UN Rebuke as US Stands Isolated Globally

At the UN General Assembly, President Trump’s policies drew near-unanimous criticism, isolating the US on the global stage in 2026.

Kennedy Center’s Finances Collapse After Trump Administration Takes Control
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Kennedy Center’s Finances Collapse After Trump Administration Takes Control

The Kennedy Center was financially stable before 2025, but its finances have sharply declined since President Trump’s administration took control.

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