Good Day
Greenville
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses remain burdened by high fuel costs even though gas prices dropped 22 cents last week. The North Carolina Driving School, Dupree’s Transportation and Shuttle Service, and Rides with Rob car service face difficulties covering expenses (due to fixed-price contracts) despite the lower prices. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pitt County man reported missing was found safe yesterday; officials confirm he is now under observation and expect him to recover soon. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECU’s College of Allied Health Sciences completed an eight-week Communication Confidence program that offered speech and handwriting exercises for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers. The program ended with a community graduation meeting — a small celebration of improved communication skills. East Carolina University
- ➤ US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling toured Pitt Community College and North State Steel on Monday to showcase apprenticeship programs that let students earn while they learn and lead to high-paying skilled jobs—boosting local workforce development. WITN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The hurricane season began on June 1 and meteorologists say tropical storms could develop in Greenville. Local emergency management advises residents to review readiness plans (including tracking reliable weather sources) as the season unfolds. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The labor secretary discussed workforce development plans on Monday, June 1 at a local forum in Greenville. He outlined new training programs aimed at aligning local skills with job market needs. WITN
- ➤ Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins & acting Secretary of Labor met with Craven County farmers at David Parker Farms to discuss rising labor costs affecting family and first-generation operations. Rollins stressed that a profitable farm economy is key to securing food independence. WITN
- ➤ The Greenville Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit today — the church will now operate a child daycare facility at Oakmont Baptist Church. This decision allows local families to access quality care within the community. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ECU Health is expanding its summer meals program by adding three new locations to serve free meals to kids in six communities. In Greenville, meals will be served at York Memorial AME Zion Church from June 15 to Aug. 20 (Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.). WITN
- ➤ ECU Health leaders are honored by Becker’s Hospital Review in its 2026 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents & CEOs to Know list. Dr. Michael Waldrum & two others see their leadership recognized through efforts to enhance rural health care. The Daily Reflector
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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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