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Greenville
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenville will host its Annual Spring Clean Up as city leaders join local volunteers to remove litter and enhance public spaces later this week. Participants are expected to gather downtown to work together on beautifying the city. WITN
- ➤ A local community activist shared details of a legal battle they faced during an event in Greenville on May 13, offering a firsthand account of the challenges involved. Their remarks aim to foster dialogue on improving community support. WITN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Planet Fitness will open its second club this summer as Excel Fitness begins construction on a 20,000 sqft facility at 1400 Charles Boulevard (Charles Blvd Shopping Center) that formerly hosted Harris Teeter. The gym will offer strength and cardio equipment with free training (included with every membership) to serve Greenville. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Stallings, a 2nd-grade teacher at Ayden Elementary, is named Teacher of the Week for her nine years of dedicated service and inspiring classroom moments. A graduate of East Carolina University (with a focus on both teaching and parenting), she continues to make a significant impact on her students. WITN
- ➤ First responders in Pitt County bought used textbooks for volunteer firefighters in PCC’s Firefighter I and II courses after high costs blocked training; the books, priced $80-$140, are free to check out at the PCC library (with a library card and Pitt County Emergency Services ID) to boost test results. WITN
- ➤ ECU held a ceremony Tuesday at the Williams-Clark Club at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, recognizing faculty and staff with 30 or more years of state service. Recipients including Dr. George Bailey—recipient of the Richard Caswell Award for 45 years—were honored for their contributions to the university’s mission. East Carolina University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced that the new live burn training facility was completed yesterday to help Greenville’s fire department run realistic emergency drills + the state-of-the-art site will support future training sessions. WITN
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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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Oliver Anthony Music Live
6:30-11:59 p.m. — The State Theatre — Check back later for tickets — Experience an evening of authentic country and folk music from the rising star Oliver Anthony.
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The Warped Band Tribute Concert
8-11 PM — The State Theatre — $10-$28 — Celebrate the spirit of The Warped Tour with The Warped Band’s ultimate tribute performance.
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Basketball Camp - Greenville, NC
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — The Oakwood School — Check website for fees — Enhance your sports skills with basketball, tennis, volleyball, and running activities.
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JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of America's Van Halen tribute band live in Greenville.
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