Good Day
Greenville
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. James United Methodist Church in Greenville will host a Spring Fling fundraiser to support local church programs, with the event scheduled soon at the church. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, drivers in Greenville face high gas prices as AAA reports unleaded has reached about $3.93 per gallon and diesel has climbed above $5.80 due to global oil supply issues; experts advise using tracking apps to find lower rates. Public Radio East
- ➤ Gas prices climbed 2 cents to $4.14 a gallon Tuesday, with AAA noting that crude benchmarks topped $116 per barrel (drivers may notice a slight rise at local pumps). WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two ECU professors (Dr. Namian and Dr. Khalilzadeh) expressed concern over family safety after a reported early-morning bombardment yesterday in Hamadan, Iran, noting their worry for loved ones living in the conflict zone and emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue. WITN
- ➤ An ECU professor from Iran spoke on war during an event on Monday, Apr. 7, explaining the history of conflict and its potential impact on local perspectives. His talk offered a viewpoint on how past wars shape today’s community discussions. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ECU Baseball beat Duke 8-6 Tuesday night at home in Greenville; Ryan Towers (5.2 hitless innings) was pulled for a bullpen change, and the Pirates now travel to Tulane for a weekend series after a five-game winning streak. WITN
- ➤ Clara Pierce Smith, a standout midfielder and attack for J.H. Rose Girls Lacrosse who averages five goals per game, has committed to play for ECU Lacrosse next year while staying close to home (she has played at three levels in Greenville since age six). WITN
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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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ECU Pirates vs. Rice Owls Baseball Game
6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the ECU Pirates battle the Rice Owls for an exciting night of baseball.
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