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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pitt County man was arrested yesterday after he shot Fru’quez Best on May 4th in a crowded area that caused many people to flee—Deontaye Parrish now faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon, going armed to the terror of the people, and possession of a firearm by a felon while he remains on a $1,500,000 bond. WITN
- ➤ A man from Farmville was charged with multiple crimes when officers found a concealed gun during a routine traffic stop and later discovered drugs in his vehicle at a Pitt County checkpoint — charges are pending further investigation. The Daily Reflector
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown advocates are asking residents to remain patient as road construction continues and business turnover alters downtown Greenville—while the Greenville Town Common will close soon. The Daily Reflector
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Carolina teachers face burnout as the school year ends—48% report feeling burnout and 76% experience high stress, according to the NIH. Eastern Elementary teacher Emily Sims and wellness experts advise teachers to balance workloads by setting priorities and practicing self-care during final assessments. WITN
- ➤ ECU’s associate dean for research Dr. Alexandre R. Vieira is expanding the school’s dental research, introducing a protocol that collects spit samples from patients at its headquarters and eight community service centers to study oral health. He brings extensive experience from traditional dentistry and genetic research to help address rural care needs. East Carolina University
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