Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Greenville.
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing 17-year-old Kaylah Carr who was last seen on May 26 in northern Pitt County wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and black/purple crocs — her hair is orange and anyone with information should call 252-758-7777.
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said 71-year-old Gloria Daniels was found safe this morning after being reported missing and that she was last seen Thursday in Grimesland wearing a red polka dot sundress & driving a powder blue Mazda 6 Grand Touring sedan.
ECU’s Joyner Library is showing an exhibit called 'In Their Footsteps: Exploring World War II Through Archival Records' that features photos, diaries, oral histories and posters across three floors—timing its display with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and available until December.
The SECU Foundation (State Employees’ Credit Union) awarded $10K four-year college scholarships to six local graduating high school seniors.
The awards will help the students start college with financial support for tuition costs.
During Memorial Day ceremonies in Greenville, Highway Patrol warned that summer may become the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers after 7,316 teen-related fatal crashes occurred from 2012 to 2021 — urging drivers to follow restrictions, wear seatbelts, and avoid distractions on the road. The agency also advised families to respect limits on passengers and speed to keep roads safer.
On Memorial Day, protestors gathered outside the Pitt County Courthouse to voice concerns that constitutional rights were being ignored.
Hosted by 50501 Greenville — which is planning a veterans march on June 6 and a rally on June 14 — the memorial-style protest featured tombstones with amendments to emphasize their call for equal enforcement of the law.
ECU will face Florida in the Coastal Carolina Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament on Friday in Conway—ECU earned its 3-seed by winning the AAC Tournament on Sunday while Florida holds a 2-seed.
Differently Abled Fun Fair
11 AM – 3 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Free entry — Experience a thrilling day of fun and excitement at the DAFF SPEEDWAY Edition.
Concert on the Common Featuring Landslide, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6-8:30 p.m. — Town Common — Free entry — Experience the nostalgic hits of Fleetwood Mac with a tribute band and enjoy food and drinks from local vendors.
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