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Greenville
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed that a trash fire at the cotton gin in Everetts was brought under control last night — no injuries or damage were reported. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, comic book fans and collectors filled the Greenville Convention Center for Geek-tacular 2026 Comic Book & Toy Show; 75 vendors showcased comics, toys and collectibles while co-organizers (Jeff Wooten and Richard Patterson) held a charity raffle for the Hero Initiative. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday (Apr. 24), ECU's Board of Trustees approved Phil Lewis as the new dean of the College of Engineering and Technology. He will lead the college as ECU strengthens its engineering programs. The Daily Reflector
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ECU Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kim McNeill has agreed to a contract extension that will keep her in Greenville through the 2028/29 season — she was named 2023 American Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Pirates to a program record of 22 wins in 2025/26. WITN
- ➤ Greenville’s North Recreational Complex will begin converting four fields to a synthetic surface this summer — the first step in making the area a destination for sports tournaments. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Former East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith was selected in the 7th round by the Cowboys after two seasons with ECU. The draft reunites him with ex-teammate Shavon Revel Jr. *highlighting his standout college play* as they prepare for training camp. WITN
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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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Future Islands Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of Future Islands live.
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