Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local civil rights leader urged eastern North Carolinians to vote and back a march on Raleigh by bringing friends to the polls starting Thursday and continuing through November's general election. The Daily Reflector
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Car washes in Greenville are busy today after a snowstorm left salt and grime on vehicles, prompting many residents to clean their cars. Local operators are working to meet the increased demand during these chilly conditions. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ECU alumna Michelle Pearson ’92 recently hosted a screening of her documentary 'We Lift Each Other' at the College of Fine Arts and Communication, where dance students and veterans experienced an accessible Black Box Dance Theatre warmup — a practice designed to honor each participant’s movement and story. East Carolina University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Martin Community College has partnered with a budding restaurant business to open Zay's Place on campus, offering a new dining option for students, staff and locals. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Michelle Lones established an endowed scholarship to honor her daughter Elizabeth nearly 10 years after her passing. The Pitt Community College Foundation will manage the scholarship in Winterville. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECU Dental hosted the Give Kids A Smile program yesterday, inviting local children to receive important dental care. The event supports ECU Dental’s ongoing commitment to community health. WITN
- ➤ ECU Health will launch the state's first dedicated pediatric transport helicopter to deliver rapid-response intensive care for children and teens across 29 counties. The Daily Reflector
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines is offering Mona and her three kittens from Durham for adoption in Greenville; interested adopters must pay a $95 fee and show a vet reference, with the cats spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped (details available via SG4F). WITN
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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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