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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An end-of-summer pool party celebrated adult Special Olympians in Greenville as East Carolina’s Matt Maloney hosted the event with Pirate baseball stars Ethan Norby and Walker Barron as guests of honor + attendees enjoyed pool time, pizza, and ribs. The event has been held for 35 years + it continues a cherished local tradition celebrating Special Olympics achievements. WNCT
- ➤ Today, thirteen Dairy Queen locations across eastern Carolina, including one in Greenville, join Miracle Treat Day so that every Blizzard purchased donates $1 or more to Maynard Children’s Hospital; the event has raised over $204,000 over the past 21 years. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ HIS Stage Theatre debuts its production of Clue this weekend—an adaptation of the board game that has lasted over 75 years and a cult film that has entertained audiences for over 40 years, promising laughs and surprises. The Daily Reflector
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University was chosen as a partner in the national CIRCLE program to improve teaching and leadership in rural schools. Dr. Matthew Militello will help run the program and said it will bring more research and support to local schools in eastern North Carolina—helping communities work together for better education. East Carolina University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baby Tristan left the neonatal intensive care unit after a 179-day stay and went home on July 31 — marking the end of his long hospital period. WITN
- ➤ ECU Health, Safe Kids Pitt County, and the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office held a hot car safety demonstration at Kohl’s on Galleria Drive Thursday morning—organizers roasted s’mores in a parked car to show how fast temperatures can rise above 120 degrees. Attendees learned tips like placing items in the back seat to help remember to check the car before leaving. 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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Greenville Horror Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Greenville by IHG — Kids under 11 are free — Enjoy a family-friendly horror-themed festival with guests, vendors, panels, and a cosplay contest.
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