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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ECU explained that the library hotspot borrowing program was suspended due to a change in mobile service providers+ not because of funding cuts as reported on Facebook. Patrons who return the hotspots will be placed on a wait-list until the service resumes, with no timeline set. WITN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An ambulance and an SUV crashed on Arlington Boulevard—Stantonsburg Road at 4:30 p.m. today near ECU Health Medical Center, causing traffic delays while officials reported no injuries and the intersection has reopened. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Community members in Greenville stressed that addressing gun violence—by engaging affected neighborhoods—is needed to prevent incidents after a shooting killed three people. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ K9 teams — including one from Greenville and one from Jacksonville — joined efforts in Kerr County to search 165 miles of the Guadalupe River for missing people after deadly flooding in Texas; they began work yesterday and will continue for at least 7 days — with the possibility of extension — to bring closure to affected families. WITN
- ➤ Crews fixed a second water main break on West Third Street late Tuesday morning—only a foot from the one replaced Saturday that caused a sinkhole—but the road remained closed. WITN
- ➤ Today, GUC crews repaired a water main along East Third Street—about a half-dollar-sized spot of corrosion was found near a sinkhole that had formed nearby. The pipe leak forced a second closure of the street and temporarily disrupted local traffic. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Greenville drivers now face a blocked intersection at Reade Circle + Evans Street as the Dickinson Avenue resurfacing and utilities project expands. The road closure will last 60 days + drivers are advised to follow detour signs. WNCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County health officials reported West Nile virus is now in the area during mosquito season and most people will have no or mild symptoms while about 10% may get serious; the county and state are spraying a two-mile radius with adulticide+ they advise residents to use repellent and wear long clothing during dusk and dawn. WITN
- ➤ Health officials warn that heat exhaustion may lead to life-threatening heatstroke if signs like dizziness, fatigue, or nausea are not treated — people are urged to seek a cool place, hydrate, and rest immediately. Carteret County Nursing Director Kim Davis says heatstroke is a medical emergency that requires urgent care — and hospitals are preparing to treat severe cases. WITN
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Softball will compete in the Little League World Series from August 3 to 10 at Elm Street Park in Greenville. The team — which earned its spot with a state championship win after coming from behind in several games — will face Team Latin America on Sunday at 1 p.m. WITN
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Greenville Unplugged: TCG & Collectibles Convention
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Admission fee varies — Enjoy epic TCG tournaments and local collectible vendors while supporting Extra Life with raffles.
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2025 Little League Softball® World Series
August 3 – 10 — Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park — Admission varies — Experience the excitement of youth sports at the premier softball event in Greenville.
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2025 Greenville NC Comic Con
7 AM – 5 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Check social media for updates — Celebrate pop culture and meet fellow comic enthusiasts in this vibrant convention.
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Bishop Bryant L. Hill, Sr.'s 85th Birthday Celebration
1-4 p.m. — The Journey - Event Center — Formal gala — Celebrate 85 years of faith and grace with music and uplifting stories.
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Jimkata Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Early bird tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Psylo Joe and two sets from Jimkata.
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