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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ECU Alumni Days of Service invites alumni to volunteer today in campus and community projects including working at JOY Soup Kitchen and supporting patients at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge—efforts that also include food pantry and clothing donations to help students. East Carolina University
- ➤ The Greenville Women’s League will host the Cornhole for a Cause tournament on Saturday, May 17 at Unity Free Will Baptist Church to support Awaken Coffee, a shop that employs people with special needs. Thirty-two players will pay $30 to join either a competitive bracket for cash prizes or a friendly bracket for gift cards, and games will follow a double-elimination format with randomly drawn partners — a structure that keeps play fair. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pitt Pirates Robotics Team is heading to Houston to take part in the four-day FIRST Championship—600 teams from around the world will compete. The team, which has competed since 2012 and is in its final season, will use nearly $20,000 in support from Optimum to prepare their robot and gain valuable skills for the future. WITN
- ➤ Greene Central High School band earned the top rank at the Music Performance Adjudication for the first time since 1987 when a viral TikTok of director Andrew Howell caught Kelly Clarkson’s eye. The Guitar Center Music Foundation will donate $10,000 to back the band—a program that started with 12 students in 2020 despite limited resources. WNCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the IRS announced that all North Carolinians have until May 1st to file and pay taxes without penalty—this extension follows relief measures after Hurricane Helene and adjustments for returns affected by tropical storm Debby. WITN
- ➤ The Greenville council and GUC approved a 4 percent raise + an increase in employer 401k contributions for employees. The adjustments will take effect in the new fiscal year. The Daily Reflector
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jaylen Hewitt led the state in passing yards at Havelock—after transferring from West Carteret—to try for college football and finished third nationally. He now plans to play Division II at Bluefield State in West Virginia and reunite with his childhood teammate Johnny Williams from East Carolina. WITN
- ➤ Quarterback Jake Garcia left ECU Football and is expected to enter the transfer portal after missing Tuesday’s practice. He started six games last year for the Pirates, throwing 8 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while posting a 3-3 record — he has played for three programs before coming to Greenville. 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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