Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Joy Soup Kitchen and Community Center in Greenville will soon add dental exams to its free services.
ECU Orthodontist Dennis Ross donated a dentist chair and screenings will begin Monday—later, patients will be scheduled at the ECU dental clinic—ensuring more accessible dental care.
ECU alumni are aiding recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene damaged roads and homes six months ago.
Their companies are repairing roads such as a five-mile stretch on N.C. 80 near Marion—pledging to remain until the work is complete.
🏛️ Government
On March 24th, Pitt County Emergency Management and fire chiefs from Black Jack, Grimesland, Red Oak and Simpson districts received fire insurance rating results from OSFM that will help set property insurance premiums — the survey did not focus on fire safety, giving Black Jack a Protection Class 4/9E, Grimesland 5/9E, Red Oak 3/9E and Simpson 4.
Pitt Greenville Airport will host a preparedness drill on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as the Federal Aviation Administration requires a mass casualty exercise every three years, and local emergency responders will practice their response to improve safety measures—helping refine emergency procedures for future incidents.
🏥 Health
Allergists in Greenville say that rising temperatures and early blooming plants have led to a longer pollen season, causing more residents to experience sneezing and watery eyes.
They advise residents to use over—the—counter remedies and postpone outdoor activities in the morning when pollen counts peak.
The 28th annual Music for Miracles radiothon will take place today and Friday—supporting the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center, according to the hospital announcement.
🎉 Greenville Events
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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.
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.
Dave Matthews Tribute Band Performance
6-10 p.m. — Town Common — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music dedicated to the beloved sounds of Dave Matthews Band.
New Age Phonograph Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Christy's Euro Pub — Cost info not specified — Experience the unique blend of rock and blues by New Age Phonograph in a lively pub setting.
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