Good Day
Greenville
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, the local library hosts a book sale while the Unnatural Resources Fair offers recycling workshops and eco-friendly vendors a little more than a week before Valentine’s Day. Residents can enjoy a fresh blend of reading and recycling (details available locally). The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Downtown Greenville Partnership will give away 1,000 $20 gift cards on Feb. 18 to boost Dickinson Avenue businesses still recovering from years of construction — locals can pick up one card per location from 5:00 p.m. for immediate use. WITN
- ➤ Greenville celebrates local flavor as a chili cook-off takes place before the Superbowl kick-off competition this Saturday. Local chefs will serve a variety of spicy recipes for residents to sample + enjoy a festive pre-game event. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After the weekend winter storm, Pitt County Schools' superintendent announced updated remote learning plans in a local meeting. He noted that the district will support students with home learning during storm recovery. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials announced a new open public transit program+ the service will launch soon to provide improved transportation options across Greenville. WITN
- ➤ On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Pitt County Solid Waste & Recycling opened all county convenience sites, including the Transfer Station at 3025 Landfill Road in Greenville which opened yesterday + residents can check the county website for additional closure details. Pitt County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Due to a winter storm and high flu cases, the American Red Cross Greenville-area blood drive is urging residents to donate blood as hospitals postpone non-urgent procedures. The shortage is especially critical for type O, A negative and B negative blood, so appointments are needed now. WITN
- ➤ After the winter storm, ENC is facing a blood shortage and local hospitals are urging residents to donate soon to keep supplies available for lifesaving treatments. Health officials say timely donations are critical in the coming days. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cupids Crawl 5k and 10k will be held on Valentine's Day downtown, offering a fun run for community members to enjoy active exercise and local spirit. Participants can register ahead as the event is designed to promote healthy living in our neighborhood. WITN
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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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Live Well Half Marathon and Fun Run
7:30 a.m. — Town Common — Race entry varies — Participate in a marathon, 5K, or a fun run and enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit.
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~ Richard Feynman
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