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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nehemiah Initiative is hosting its annual Hoops for Hope basketball tournament on April 5 at the Covenant Church parking lot on Corey Road in Winterville to support single moms. The outdoor event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—youth players must register by March 21 and adults by March 28, and it will also feature contests and food trucks. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Reports allege that pledges at an ECU fraternity suffered cuts and bruises from forced physical activity and faced other abuse that reportedly included drug use. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Greenville Utilities is warning customers about scam calls spoofing its phone number and using recorded messages—scammers threaten to disconnect service if immediate payment is made and individuals posing as solar panel sales people have also been reported—so residents should not share personal information or make payments over the phone. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Greg Murphy of Greenville introduced the Down East Remembrance Act to honor six victims of a 2022 Carteret County plane crash by renaming creeks on federal land with the victims' names and exact coordinates—though the pilot and his son have been excluded. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECU Health hosted its annual Jell-o Toss at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, giving patients a chance to play and escape the hospital routine (doctors joined in to create a cheerful atmosphere). The event helped the children feel more relaxed while enjoying a lighthearted moment. WNCT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Grifton (with 2,500 residents) entered a growth phase after the NC-11 bypass opened (in November 2019) and is planning 400 new homes that may add up to 1,200 additional residents as people seek a safe, family-oriented community to commute from to Greenville. WITN
SHOP NEWS
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Pirate Nurse 5K Run
The Pirate Nurse 5K is a well-established event that supports nursing students and encourages participation from the community, including alumni and local sponsors.
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Mid-Atlantic Hunting & Fishing Expo in Greenville
The Mid-Atlantic Hunting & Fishing Expo features a variety of vendors, educational seminars, and activities focused on hunting and fishing.
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Mid-Atlantic Hunting and Fishing Expo
The 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Hunting and Fishing Expo features the latest in hunting and fishing gear, seminars, and hands-on activities aimed at fostering education and camaraderie among outdoor enthusiasts.
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Billy Taylor Jazz Festival
7-8 p.m. | East Carolina University | Check event page for pricing | Celebrate jazz with performances from renowned artists and local school bands.
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Spring Education Career Fair
The Spring Education Career Fair hosted by ECU Career Services will feature employers from various school districts recruiting students for education careers.
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Greensprings StoryWalk - Book Rotation
8-10 a.m. — Green Springs Park — Free entry — Take a stroll through our StoryWalk and enjoy the magic of storytelling in the great outdoors.
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PirateFest 2025
11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Town Common — Free entry — Celebrate 18 years of pirate-themed fun with arts, live music, and sword fighting.
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