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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Girl Scouts of America's annual Cookie Fest in Greenville, N.C., trains new and returning scouts for upcoming cookie sales, fostering skills and community. WNCT
- ➤ ECU's Joyner Library collaborates with Sheppard Memorial Library and Greenville's Parks to launch a story walk at Wildwood Park, combining literacy with outdoor activity. WNCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A couple in Pitt County, N.C., was arrested on charges including firearm possession, drug trafficking, and domestic violence following a disturbance call. WITN
- ➤ In Pitt County, Abdul Al-Amin was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, living too close to a school, possessing a firearm as a felon, and possessing marijuana. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University students and Greene Correctional Institution inmates jointly participated in an innovative Inside-Out class, fostering mutual learning and breaking down preconceptions about each other. East Carolina University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern North Carolina faces a moderate to severe drought, impacting agriculture and increasing fire risks, despite brief relief from summer tropical storms. WITN
- ➤ 'Pamlico', a 9-foot female manatee rescued from the Tar River in November, has been successfully released in Florida after recovery and medical clearance from SeaWorld Orlando and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state appeals court ruled that the mother of an ECU student killed during a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue her lawsuit for gross negligence against the trooper involved in the 2020 high-speed chase. WITN
- ➤ Pitt County announced a public hearing for February 10, 2025, to discuss special assessments for street improvements in Oak Hill East Subdivision, following the Pitt County Board of Commissioners' preparation of a Preliminary Assessment Roll. Pitt County
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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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Cupid's Crawl 5K & 10K Run
Cupid's Crawl is a community running event in Greenville offering 5K and 10K races, featuring finisher's medals, awards for top performers, and charity support.
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ECU Spring Science, Engineering & Technology Fair 2025
The event at East Carolina University features a career fair for students in engineering, marketing, supply chain, and STEM to network with potential employers.
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Ty Myers - The Select Tour
Ty Myers will perform live at the State Theatre with an opening band on February 14.
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