Good Day
Greenville
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit is accepting unwanted clothes and shoes as spring cleaning donations to help children in foster care. Operating from the basement of First Presbyterian Church on Elm Street, Foster Closet has supported kids for seven years and aids struggling foster families. WITN
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines is partnering with WITN to find a forever home for Gretchen—a sweet cat who has been tested, vaccinated and micro-chipped—with adoption available for $95 and a good vet reference. WITN
- ➤ Interfaith clergy hosted a child abuse prevention event at First Christian Church last Thursday, offering education and foster care resources to local families (the event's theme, 'You are not alone,' highlighted that support is always available). WITN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A burnt HVAC belt triggered an evacuation at Pitt-Greenville Airport on Thursday, Apr. 23. Emergency crews quickly returned the site to normal and reported no injuries. WITN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A prolonged drought is straining Greenville lawn care businesses by causing water shortages and raising operating costs. Service providers face lower demand and hope upcoming rain will ease financial challenges (local reports). WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The ECU Alumni Association (ECUAA) honored 40 standout alumni at the 40 Under Forty awards held Saturday at the Main Campus Student Center. The event featured networking, a service project, and recognition of leaders who contributed to positive community change. East Carolina University
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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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Baseball Game: East Carolina Pirates vs. Campbell
6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience East Carolina University baseball and cheer for the Pirates as they take on Campbell in a thrilling matchup.
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Obey Your Master: Metallica Tribute
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $12.50 to $27.40 — Experience an electrifying tribute to Metallica by an exceptional tribute band.
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