Good Day
Greenville
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines works with a local rescue to find homes for Mona, a sweet and playful cat available for a $95 adoption fee. Interested residents can email the agency to schedule a visit and learn more. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On March 12, NCDOR officials warned that although retailers may round cash totals to the nearest nickel, sales tax must be calculated on the original price — local shop owners are advised to update registers and keep detailed records to avoid audit issues. Public Radio East
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At ECU, Dr. Karen Saxer used disability panels (with real patient stories) in her seven-week community health course to help nursing students learn about invisible disabilities and patient advocacy. The course improved future nurses’ understanding of patient challenges. East Carolina University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Heart Association will host the 2026 Greenville Heart Ball at the Murphy Center at ECU on Friday, Mar. 20 to support heart health and research education in eastern North Carolina. Dr. Bimbola Akintade explained the event’s focus to boost community involvement and awareness. WITN
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local garden centers (Coltrane Garden Center in Ayden and Plant and See Nursery in Winterville) reported more customers due to warm temperatures and urge residents to delay planting annuals outdoors until early April ahead of an expected cold snap. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former ECU running back Keaton Mitchell signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on March 12. His contract (with $5 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $11.25 million) adds fresh momentum to the Chargers' backfield. WITN
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The Stews Concert
7-8 p.m. — The State Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Catch The Stews live for an energetic evening of music.
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Greenville Anime-Fest 2026
10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Greenville by IHG — Ticket prices vary — A mecca for anime collectors in Greenville, North Carolina's vibrant convention scene.
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