Good Day
Greenville
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County students have joined the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program this fall (19 of 522 future teachers in the state set a record), and they are poised to bring new talent to local classrooms. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ East Carolina University will welcome 21 new Brinkley-Lane Scholars to its Honors College this fall — the largest cohort in program history. The award covers tuition, fees, room and board and includes study and enrichment stipends after a rigorous review of nearly 900 applications. East Carolina University
- ➤ Today, the community college opened a new aviation center on campus to offer enhanced flight training and meet growing workforce needs in aviation. School officials say the facility will support local career development. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey spoke at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce (monthly) luncheon at the Hilton today, urging local business leaders to secure flood insurance ahead of hurricane season. He also reminded pool owners to ensure proper safety by using locked gates during Water Safety Month. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECU nursing doctoral student Zachary Smith is studying whether prone CPR can save lives by reducing the delay in starting chest compressions. His research (using two cadavers) will compare blood pressures from prone and traditional CPR in operating room and ICU settings. East Carolina University
- ➤ After quarantining for three confirmed canine parvovirus cases on May 4, Pitt County Animal Services has resumed animal intakes as of today, though owner surrenders are not accepted and a wait list remains for stray animals while adoption services continue. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Stembridge, a junior at Northside High School who transferred from home school less than a year ago, helped his team win the 1A Boys Golf State Championship and claimed the individual state title (he has alopecia) as he prepares for college golf. WITN
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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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