Good Day
Greenville
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today a ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of a renovated teen game room at Ronald McDonald House in Greenville (ECU graduate students updated the space so teens can relax and enjoy gaming, arts and crafts, and board games). WITN
- ➤ The 13th annual Stone Soup Fundraiser took place today at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where attendees paid $10 for a meal and could purchase pottery bowls to support the Feed Your Neighbor Community Food Pantry. Organizers said the event fosters fellowship and will help the pantry distribute food weekly. WITN
- ➤ Advocacy centers from Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina and TEDI Bear met in Greenville this month to discuss child abuse prevention, as experts noted 410,676 perpetrators were reported in 2024. WITN
- ➤ A Western-themed prom for adults with special needs is set to bring a touch of nostalgia and new joy to Greenville as Brent Booth, who loves his high school class ring, prepares to relive prom memories (exact time and location to be announced). The Daily Reflector
- ➤ A new wing at Ronald McDonald House opened on Wednesday, Apr. 1 to offer families more space and support near local hospitals. The addition follows a recent renovation that improved community accommodations. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Samantha Stanley of Meadow View Elementary in Onslow County is honored as Teacher of the Week. The art teacher, with over 11 years of experience, earned a fine arts degree from Mount Olive College and a teaching license from ECU. WITN
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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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East Carolina Pirates Baseball Game
6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling baseball action as the Pirates face off against the Bulls in an exciting game day atmosphere.
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Piratefest 2026
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Town Common — Free entry — Celebrate the 19th year of pirate festivities with arts, music, and sword fighting along the Tar River.
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Spring Festival
9 AM – 4 PM — Homeplace Strawberries and More — $10 wristbands for kid activities — Enjoy strawberry picking, local vendors, and family fun with hayrides and homemade ice cream.
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