Good Day
Greenville
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Animal Services is hosting the 'Half the Price, Twice the Love' event to adopt cats and dogs over one year old at half the fee—which covers spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, testing and deworming—to help ease overcrowding. The adoption event will be held this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus in Greenville. WITN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A GFL trash truck caught fire near the intersection of West 5th Street and Reade Street by Sup Dogs this morning—Greenville Fire/Rescue and police are investigating the cause with no injuries reported. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ J.H. Rose band students beat the summer heat at band camp by drinking water, eating breakfast and taking a break in the third quarter — they also wear shorts and a t-shirt during hot games to stay cool. The band will show its skills at its home game on August 28 — they take on Washington to open their season. WITN
- ➤ Teachers and students are shopping for school supplies for the upcoming school year as tariffs on imported goods may drive up costs (items from Europe face a 15% tariff while those from Asia can see a 25% increase). Target will keep prices on basic supplies steady while experts advise buying soon to avoid higher costs. WITN
- ➤ ECU’s summer programs—offering experiences in culinary, theatre, STEM and health care—brought K-12 students from eastern North Carolina to campus to explore new career paths. The camps—serving as a pathway to college and future success—helped build confidence in students from rural and underserved areas. East Carolina University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act that President Lyndon B Johnson signed on August 6 to end ballot box discrimination—local groups in Greenville said voters must stay alert as new laws may restrict access. 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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Figapalooza 2025 - Greenville's Fig Festival
11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — East Carolina Village and Farm Museum — Registration required — Celebrate all things fig with workshops, vendors, and live music at this community gathering.
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~ Neil Barringham
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