Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Greenville.
Saving Graces 4 Felines is working to place adoptable kittens in caring homes.
Isabella is a March-born kitty who loves to cuddle and play, and adopters can also consider her siblings (Fiona and Gabriella) for a $95 fee and with a good vet reference.
WITN is remembering former director Tom Gabriel, who passed away earlier this week at 66 after nearly 40 years at the station.
He joined in 1981, retired in 2021, and leaves behind his wife Jennifer and three daughters (Finley, Poppy, and Olive).
A Greenville teen found Robin — an emotional support cat missing for six days — in a storm drain near Charleston Court last Friday.
She called the number on a missing poster, reuniting Robin with her owner, who plans to keep her indoors until a GPS collar is acquired.
A Greenville restaurant on Logan’s Roadhouse is set to reopen on Friday, June 12 after a fire on Wednesday led to an evacuation—fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.
Today, Greenville Museum of Art and Emerge Gallery and Art Center open their summer exhibit Art Superstars, which fills both spaces with hundreds of student works.
The show is the largest display since Tiny Art and offers a fresh look at local creative talent.
The Museum of the Marine will open Monday in Greenville to showcase local maritime history.
The new venue (a welcome addition) will feature exhibits on the community’s seafaring past and present.
Six Pitt County high school seniors were awarded a $10,000 scholarship each for a four-year college education from the SECU Foundation (funded by State Employees’ Credit Union) this week.
The Alpha Nu chapter of NC Alpha Delta Kappa awarded $750 scholarships to graduating seniors at Ayden-Grifton and Trinity high schools.
The awards will help local students prepare for college.
Fifteen Pitt County fire departments received $364,171 in state grants from the N.C.
Office of State Fire Marshal last month to purchase new equipment + make capital improvements.
This week, donors raised $1,086,906 during the 41st annual Children’s Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast to support pediatric care at James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital (ECU Health Medical Center) in Greenville.
The telethon boosted local healthcare services.
ECU Baseball announced that key Pirates, including Burress + Lenahan + Towers + Jenkins + Rose, will return next season.
The decision follows recent departures from the transfer portal and builds on the team's spring Regionals run against North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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.
Cupcakes & Credit Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Influx Business Hub - East — $25 per person, $40 for duo — Learn about credit scores while enjoying sweet treats and networking with peers.
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.
July 4th Celebration
6-9 p.m. — Town Common — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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