Good Day
Greenville
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pitt County NAACP is hosting Black Media Matters this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Blue Neighborhood Center on West Arlington Boulevard. Panelists Celeste Ford and Syene Jasmine will discuss the media's role in showcasing diverse voices (a key civil rights issue) in our community. Public Radio East
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein released a report on Wednesday, Jan. 14 calling for urgent actions to boost affordable child care for working families. The report sets six goals for 2026, including a minimum reimbursement rate + free care for teachers, while Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt said the task force will push the General Assembly to treat child care as essential. Public Radio East
- ➤ ECU students and local Verizon customers experienced service disruptions on Wednesday when screens showed SOS alerts instead of bars - many struggled with online homework as Verizon worked to restore connectivity. WITN
- ➤ Suzan Strickler, a 6th-grade social studies teacher at Chocowinity Middle School, was named Teacher of the Week; she brings 22 years of experience and a Teacher of the Year award from 2022 (students say she makes learning fun) while directing the CMS House program to build community among her class. WITN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A team of international researchers from KAIST and Rice University have discovered a new method to attract and destroy forever chemicals—PFAS—using a layered double hydroxide system with heat and calcium-carbonate; the breakthrough may lead to more efficient waterway cleanup in the future. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A free state program erased medical debt for 2.5 million residents at no cost to taxpayers. The initiative is offering relief to families struggling with high bills. Public Radio East
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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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Valentine's Day Craft Activities
10 AM – 12 PM — Farmville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate love with crafts like mini bouquet arranging at the library.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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