Good Day
Greenville
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sylvan Heights Bird Park will host its Oyster Roast later this month offering a community event with live cooking and fresh oysters. Organizers will share more details soon. WITN
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines is working with WITN in Greenville to find a forever home for Ziggy, a playful cat who loves to play with other cats (he turns nearly anything into a toy). The adoption fee is $95 cash, and all adoptable cats are spayed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and disease-tested. WITN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A long-awaited hotel opens today in Greenville after years of delay. The property is expected to boost local business and create new jobs. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 21, the Greenville Choral Society will host Masquerade Melodies in downtown Greenville starting at 5 p.m., featuring a cocktail hour with a cash bar, live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, dinner with entertainment and a dress code recommending semiform attire (masks encouraged). WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ An annual performance evaluation ranked Greenville as the best in the state and among the top 25 markets nationally for workforce and economic growth. Local economic developers say the ranking reflects a strong pool of skilled workers fueling business expansion. The Daily Reflector
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local fire officials advised residents to exercise caution when burning by following safety guidelines to prevent fire hazards (they stressed keeping a safe distance from structures) in a notice published at 5:49 p.m. on Jan. 8. WITN
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Beach Floyd - The Pink Floyd Experience
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's greatest hits with Beach Floyd.
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K-POP GOLDEN SHOW
4-8 p.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Family-friendly event — Dance to the beats of K-Pop with dazzling performances and unexpected twists.
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Wizard of Oz Ballet Performance
6-9 p.m. — Wright Auditorium — $20 General Admission, $35 Early Priority Seating — Experience an original ballet adaptation of a classic tale while supporting breast cancer awareness.
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The Haymakers Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the lively tunes of The Haymakers in a vibrant theater setting.
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The 35th Annual Used Book Sale by Friends of SML
4-8 p.m. — Greenville Convention Center — Membership required for early access — Browse thousands of used books and media at this community favorite.
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Hank & Pattie Electric Duo: Electric Boogaloo
8 p.m. — Christy's Euro Pub — No cover — Experience an experimental, electric string show in Greenville.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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