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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 29th annual Log a Load for Kids clay shoot is underway today at Hunters' Pointe Sporting Clays (506 Decoy Dr, Washington) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., raising funds for Greenville’s James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Rep. Murphy toured Nipro's new 550,000 sqft medical device facility on Old Creek Road outside Greenville, where the $398 million investment is set to create 232 jobs over five years. The facility will roll out next-generation dialyzers and ultra-fine needles in 2027 (a boost for Eastern Carolina manufacturing). WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charles Newkirk, a welding instructor at Pitt Community College, earned statewide recognition from the NC Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center for excellence in STEM instruction in Winterville. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Pitt County teachers marched to Raleigh on May 1 at the 'Kids Over Corporations' rally — urging increased funding for public schools in the region. WITN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Eagle Scout Daniel Mills built bat boxes at River Park North on May 1 to protect endangered bats in their new maternity season. One box (holding up to 400 bats) is his final step to earning the Distinguished Conservation Service Award. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ D.H. Conley finished their season with a 12-0 win over J.H. Rose Friday evening as they improved to 20-1; Kendall Howard pitched a shutout and hit a bases-clearing triple in the 4th inning, and the team will now enter the 7A playoffs as the East's top seed. WITN
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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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Shelter From The Storm with Last Fair Deal
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $15 to $18.55 — Experience a night of live music with Shelter From The Storm and Last Fair Deal.
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a nostalgic trip back to the 90s with heartfelt tributes to the music of the Dave Matthews Band.
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