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Greenville
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WITN bids farewell to chief meteorologist Zach Holder, whose final show airs tonight at 11 p.m. as he leaves for a new meteorology opportunity in Little Rock — closer to home. Fans can tune in Monday at 4 p.m. to see the next leader of the First Alert weather team. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials closed Pitt County's animal shelter in Grimesland after a suspected hoarding situation led to the rescue of nearly 70 animals and the discovery of 35 dead. The Daily Reflector
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Greenville gears up for spring with Dickinson Avenue After Dark starting tonight, featuring a beer, wine & cider celebration and a sidewalk sale by local vendors. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ The Earl Scruggs Music Festival (a local celebration of bluegrass music) is set for Labor Day weekend in Greenville. Neighbors can look forward to live performances and community fun as local musicians take the stage. The Daily Reflector
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 70 fourth-year students from ECU Brody School of Medicine learned their residency placements on Friday during Match Day— a key moment for future doctors. More than 41% stayed in NC with over 12% matching at ECU Health, while some ventured outside for specialty training. WITN
- ➤ East Carolina University (ECU) recognized the academic achievements of over 2,700 first-year students with mentor support at the Main Campus Student Center. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County officials celebrated 25 years of service for the Mobile Dental Unit this week. Commissioners recognized the milestone of the service formerly known as the Smile Safari during a ceremony in Greenville. The Daily Reflector
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines in Greenville is offering Gretchen, a sweet and playful lap cat who loves laser pointers and sunbathing, for adoption at a $95 fee with required vet reference—all adoptable cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina opened conference play with a 3-2 win over UAB on Friday night at Lewis Field. The Pirates will clinch the series today in a 4:00 p.m. game at home, as strong pitching & timely hitting led their win. WITN
- ➤ On Friday evening, D.H. Conley defeated Martin County 4-1 for its third straight win and improved to an 8-1 record. The Vikings will face First Flight on Saturday, while Martin County, now 6-3, will meet First Flight later. 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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East Carolina Pirates vs. NC State Wolfpack
6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Enjoy a classic game day atmosphere as the Pirates face off against NC State in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Super Family Game Day 2026
11 AM – 3 PM — Greenville Museum of Art — $5+ — Experience a fun-filled day of games for the whole family at the museum!
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