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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal accident occurred Thursday morning at about 7:52 a.m. in Williamston near the intersection of Highway 17 and Ralph Taylor Road when Samantha Shepherd, 38, died after colliding with a car driven by Rakimah Lopez, 39, who suffered serious injuries and was taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ DaBaby will appear at Stilllife in Greenville on Tuesday, April 29 to celebrate the last day of classes with a guest DJ opening the event—tickets cost $40 for guests 21 and up and $60 for 18-20, with a VIP booth package and ten tickets available for $1,000. WNCT
- ➤ Grifton’s 53rd annual Shad Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday, offering vendors, amusement rides, and events for everyone to enjoy — the parade is set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the Shad Toss will occur from 2 to 5 p.m. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECU and the Golden LEAF Foundation held their 10th annual celebration on April 10th to honor 70 student scholars, including siblings Sarah and Khalid Nasser, as part of a program that awards 215 scholarships each year and offers paid internships to students from rural areas — a strong partnership that has supported over 288 alumni in building their futures. Chancellor Philip Rogers and Golden LEAF CEO Scott T. Hamilton praised the program for making a real difference in students’ lives and in the local community. East Carolina University
- ➤ Charlotte Pete, a determined occupational therapy student at ECU, suffered a serious COVID-19 brain injury that led her from ECU Health Medical Center to Duke Hospital—she then underwent intensive rehab and received strong backup from family, peers, and faculty before graduating. Her resilience, even with lingering challenges, shows she overcame a major setback in her education. East Carolina University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County will host the Spring Litter Sweep from April 12 to 26, offering organized local cleanups to help keep roadsides and communities litter-free. Volunteers can pick up free cleanup supplies at NCDOT County Maintenance Yard offices+they are encouraged to join in the effort to maintain a clean environment. Pitt County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenville City Council approved $715,000 for a 72-unit affordable housing project on Smythewyck Drive for citizens 55 and older with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median — 8 percent of the units will be reserved for vulnerable populations such as the unhoused and veterans. The Taft-Mills Group project is ready to begin and will complete construction by 2027. WITN
- ➤ A bill named Jesse’s Law was introduced Thursday in the NC House to improve court handling of abuse claims in custody cases by requiring training for those involved, and it aims to protect children and survivors. The law honors 3-year-old Jesse Adams of Grifton, who was killed by his father in 2012 after his mother filed for divorce. WITN
- ➤ Pitt County Rep. Tim Reeder sponsored House Bill 680 to set age limits on THC products and require businesses to have a permit for sales—this bill, which bans purchases by anyone under 21, had its first reading on April 3rd and now awaits further review in committee. WITN
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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.
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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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Jurassic Quest 2025
3 PM - 12 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience life-sized dinosaurs at an interactive family-friendly exhibit.
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Mr. Sipp Live in Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Experience the soulful magic of Mississippi Blues with Mr. Sipp performing live.
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Mid Atlantic Reptile Expo
10 AM – 5 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Free for children 12 and under — Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and discover your new pet companion.
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