Good Day
Greenville
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Carolina Village & Farm Museum will host the free Fig Festival on Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 30 local vendors & live talks on fig history and propagation. Pitt County
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ECU researchers with the Maritime Studies Program discovered four at-risk shipwrecks at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, including possible remains of the 1748 Spanish privateer La Fortuna—shipwreck timbers have been moved to a Greenville conservation lab and further analysis is planned. East Carolina University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Auditor Davie Boliek released a six-month audit today showing that DMV wait times have risen to 75 minutes as the agency remains understaffed—only 505 of 710 positions are filled despite a population jump of 2.5 million over 20 years. He recommends that policymakers establish the DMV as an autonomous agency and launch a phased staffing and technical upgrade plan to improve service. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenville hosted the 2025 Little League Softball World Series that began on Sunday with 12 international teams and boosted local business as owners welcomed more customers — Elm Street was closed on Monday for safety when games started at 10 a.m. and fans came from across the country and around the world. WITN
- ➤ On Aug. 4, the Pitt County girls came from behind to win 5 to 3 in the sixth inning against Indiana at the Little League Softball World Series — they trailed 3 to 0 before scoring the winning runs. WITN
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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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