Good Day
Greenville
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Iranian national pleaded guilty in a North Carolina federal court on Tuesday for his role in a ransomware scheme that targeted Greenville and other U.S. cities—attackers encrypted computer networks, causing work disruptions and financial losses. Prosecutors said his operation used the RobbinHood variant and his sentencing is set for August. Public Radio East
- ➤ Police arrested 54-year-old Mark Joyner after he robbed a Burger King last Thursday by taking nearly $2,000 and threatening to use a handgun against three customers + he faces charges for two other armed robberies and is held without bond in Pitt County Jail with a court appearance scheduled for later today. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richard Tyndall was named Greenville’s full-time police chief this morning — he joined the department in 2002, served as deputy chief, and became interim chief on April 1 when Ted Sauls retired. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECU Health’s Jessica Yelverton said a new ambulance, funded by the Children’s Miracle Network, is now ready to help transport critically ill children from 29 counties to Maynard Children’s Hospital—this upgraded vehicle can carry two patients and features a power load stretcher and sea-themed decor to provide calm care during transport. WITN
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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.
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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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An Evening with C Thomas Howell
7-10 p.m. — The State Theatre — VIP Meet & Greet available — Enjoy stories and insights from C Thomas Howell, star of The Outsiders, during a captivating Q&A session.
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Cousins Maine Lobster at Pitt Street
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Pitt Street Brewing Company — Cost varies — Enjoy fresh lobster and craft beer on a Friday night in Greenville.
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