Good Day
Greenville
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University held its final polar plunge last night near campus, drawing participants who braved icy waters — a cherished tradition that marked years of community spirit. WITN
- ➤ More than 250 local residents joined a silent candlelight vigil at ECU Health’s campus Friday evening to honor ICU nurse Alex Pretti (37), who was fatally shot by federal officers in Minnesota on Jan. 24, marching to Greenville Veterans' Hospital to call for change. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt Community College (PCC) in Winterville has sent early financial aid award notifications for the 2026‑27 academic year, making it one of the first colleges in the state to alert its students. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Ella Quinn, a community volunteer, business owner & Pitt Community College December graduate, has received an education scholarship award from the Greenville Morning Rotary Club. The award honors her commitment to community service. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenville Utilities Commission urges residents to share their mobile phone numbers to receive text alerts for outages + emergency messages while offering storm prep recommendations to keep the community safe. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ NCDOT is preparing for weekend snow in Pitt County and Greenville first responders are deploying early Saturday to secure roads and public transit if weather worsens. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels volunteers brave freezing weather to deliver hot meals & support over 300 Pitt County seniors today. With a winter storm forecast and 220 seniors still on the waiting list, the service continues to help those who cannot leave home. WITN
- ➤ ECU Health earned systemwide accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer — a significant milestone for its commitment to enhancing cancer care in Greenville. The Daily Reflector
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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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Book Club at SML
11 a.m. — Sheppard Memorial Library — Free entry — Discuss favorite reads while enjoying sweet treats and coffee.
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CoopStrong Four Miler
4-8 p.m. — Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC — Registration fees apply — Participate in a 4 mile run, Ruck, or fun walk to honor Nelson Cooper and support ALS research.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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