Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The temporary closure of a Greenville intersection has been postponed, affecting local traffic patterns. WITN
- ➤ Greenville police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the Glen Dale neighborhood, leading to a temporary lockdown of J.H. Rose High School without any reported injuries. WNCT
- ➤ An intersection near Uptown Greenville will be temporarily closed for six to eight weeks for upgrades including utility improvements and traffic signal enhancements. WNCT
- ➤ The Leroy James Farmers Market Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on January 9, 2025, at the Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation Building. Pitt County
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new recording and photography studio opens in Fountain, aiming to transform the tiny town into a destination for musicians across the nation and revitalize the area through music. Public Radio East
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greenville City Council will review Camping World's request to alter an ordinance for a 3,200 square-foot American flag installation, amidst safety and precedent concerns. WNCT
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ J.H. Rose, led by Senior Guard Justin Grimes, defeated D.H. Conley 91-65, positioning Rose at the top of the early Big Carolina Conference standings. WITN
- ➤ South Central's junior Brooke Evans reached the 1,000-point milestone in high school basketball in just two and a half seasons, celebrated before a game against North Pitt. WITN
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Stomp the Tar 5 Mile Trail Race
A trail race offering a 5-mile course at River Park North, with all proceeds benefiting Friends of the River Greenway and Greenways System.
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ECU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & ECU Jazz Ensemble Performance
Experience a live performance featuring the ECU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and ECU Jazz Ensemble, open to the public.
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4th Annual Run, Plunge, or Splash 5K
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department hosts the 4th annual Run, Plunge, or Splash 5K event to benefit the Special Olympics of Pitt County.
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