Good Day
Greenville
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce will host the Community Unity Breakfast on Monday, where ECU Health COO Brian Floyd will deliver the keynote address for MLK Day celebrations. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ The 3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Hunting and Fishing Expo will run Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 at the Greenville Convention Center. The event will offer seminars, a trout pond for children, a virtual offshore fishing experience, and vendor booths with gear from 15 states and two countries. WITN
- ➤ PCC hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Greenville to honor the civil rights leader and bring the community together. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in a point-shaving scheme that allegedly affected a Greenville ECU basketball game on Feb. 18 (fixers reportedly wagered $140,000 to influence the spread), including a former Farmville Central standout among the accused. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the 36th annual NC Commodity Conference is underway in Greenville with over 700 attendees, including growers and agri-business experts. The event is expected to boost the local economy by generating more than $240k. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Greenville schools will soon reintroduce whole milk to student lunches after the district voted to restore it for nutritional benefits & officials say the change will take effect this term. WITN
- ➤ ECU metal design graduate students will host an international symposium on campus later today — local experts will lead sessions on design innovations expected to benefit the community. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are working with the Downtown Greenville Partnership to help Dickinson Avenue businesses struggling with low foot traffic from an ongoing NCDOT road project, Mayor P.J. Connelly said. The plan will invite business input and consider enhanced signage, with details expected in the next couple of days. 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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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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