Sunday, June 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County’s Red Oak Community Rural Fire Department mourned the loss of firefighter Jaywon R. Lyons—who helped Little River Volunteer Fire Department during Hurricane Helene and was known for his dedication and positive outlook. WNCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Durham man, who prosecutors said fatally shot his nephew at his Bethel home last fall, had his secured bond reduced on Thursday—Pitt County officials reported the change during court proceedings. The Daily Reflector
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morgan Worsley, a graduate from D.H. Conley High School in Winterville, was chosen as one of 27 students for the prestigious Robertson Scholars Leadership Program. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Fifteen middle schools in Greenville have been selected to launch the Golden Leaf initiative—a $25 million program designed to boost education resources, with the project set to start soon. WITN
- ➤ At today's North Pitt High School graduation, student body president Riggan Tucker did not step to the microphone because he had already shared his message with his classmates. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greenville City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9th to review the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget that includes plans to hire more firefighters and police officers. The Daily Reflector
SHOP NEWS
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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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