Good Day
Greenville
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning at 2:30 a.m., police responded to shots fired at an apartment on 900A Masters Lane that injured a 7-year-old boy—taken to a hospital—and a 12-year-old boy who was treated at the scene as local residents said they were startled by the noise. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECU held Research and Creative Achievement Week from March 30th to April 4th where over 400 participants presented projects in fields from biomedical sciences to the humanities. The event showcased work such as machine learning research to predict breast cancer recurrence and a community project linking local culture to economic development — it also marked ECU’s designation as an R1 institution. East Carolina University
- ➤ Wellcome Middle School celebrated the first Pitt County Schools educator to be named North Carolina Teacher of the Year this week — she received a champion’s welcome for her achievement. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Pitt-Greenville Airport, first responders practiced helping in a plane crash by tending to volunteers who acted out being hurt or even dead. PGV Executive Director Bill Hopper said the FAA requires the drill every three years and the exercise comes after a March 14 plane crash that killed a dentist and his wife. WITN
- ➤ The North Carolina Ferry Division hired 18 new workers to get ready for a busy summer and will keep accepting applications all year. The division will cover training costs for select employees to earn a U.S. Coast Guard license — a step that can help them get promoted into higher roles. WITN
- ➤ A planning and needs assessment suggests that Pitt County will construct five new facilities to replace the county office building and other administrative facilities—at an estimated cost of $92 million. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECU physical therapy doctoral student Ankur Padhye is testing carbon-fiber shoes in his Greenville lab to learn how they change foot movements and may lower injury risks. His study uses sensors and cameras to watch runners’ steps and may guide safer training with these high-end shoes—revealing details about how the shoes work. East Carolina University
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Greenville
Welcome to the Good Day Greenville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Greenville, North Carolina community. If you like the Good Day Greenville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Greenville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Greenville and across North Carolina. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Greenville
A free Greenville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaygreenville.com/sitemap