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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Florists in Greenville prepared for a busy weekend as Mother’s Day neared on May 11 due to high demand from last-minute orders following proms and graduations. A Fling of Flair florist said business was heavy on Friday and expected to remain strong on Saturday and Sunday—offering more options for customers. WNCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melissa Chandler faces more than a dozen counts of financial card theft and over sixty counts of identity theft for using another woman’s bank cards from March to December 2024—she spent over $10,000 and is held in Pitt County Jail on a $410,000 bond. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 4,600 ECU students graduated on May 9 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium + Coast Guard member Ryan Zaferatos surprised his sister Karigan during the College of Health and Human Performance ceremony. ECU alumnus John May spoke at the event and offered advice as graduates step into the next chapter of their lives. East Carolina University
- ➤ ECU graduates celebrated a hard-earned achievement on Friday afternoon as Deallaney Hudson walked the stage after overcoming back surgery complications—student athlete Hailey Yentz, who survived a sudden cardiac arrest in February, also marked her graduation and will start her journalism career on Monday. Both students earned their degrees in recreational therapy and journalism, proving that hard work can help overcome even the toughest challenges. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Pitt County Board of Commissioners recommended a $12,000 annual pay increase for Sheriff Paula Dance + the proposal now awaits final budget approval. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County officials warned that a text message scam falsely claims Medicaid benefits have ended and urges recipients to reapply using a provided link—officials advise residents to contact their local DSS office to verify benefits if they are unsure. Pitt County
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