Good Day
Greenville
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Emergency Management said a van swept off a flooded roadway in Spring Hope claimed two lives — and a police officer trying to help was rescued — while officials warned drivers to avoid floodwater since even a few inches can push a vehicle over. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Ayden man was arrested this week on more than 30 gun + larceny charges after a joint investigation by Ayden police and the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ On January 10th, 64-year-old retired ECU professor Enrique Reyes was shot 12 times outside his Forest Acres Drive home in Pitt County in a triple murder that also claimed the lives of Anthony and Paula Gribble+ suspect David Lever made his first court appearance on three counts of murder. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 7, the ECU Board of Trustees welcomed five new members, including ECU alumni Rich Balot, Nick Crabtree, Matt Crisp, and Curtis Struyk, and SGA president Daniel Walker (with four-year terms beginning July 1 for four appointees and a one-year term for Walker) ahead of the fall semester starting Aug. 25. New members attended orientation on Wednesday before joining the full board meeting on Thursday as the university prepared for the new academic year. East Carolina University
- ➤ Students at Bear Grass Charter School shared their excitement about starting classes yesterday—highlighting their hopes for the new academic year. Their remarks signaled a strong desire to learn and a positive start to school. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earlier today, ECU trustees approved a 50-year lease agreement with the City of Greenville for the North Recreational Complex — a deal meant to secure the facility for long-term use by the community. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Today, construction began on Greenville Town Common bulkhead to replace the old wall and enhance the esplanade. Crews are moving equipment and doing surveys to relocate mussels and search for endangered species while parts of the park remain closed during the nearly $20 million, 18-month project. 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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Sunday in the Park
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildwood Park — Food trucks & beer garden available — Enjoy a relaxing evening with live music and great food in a beautiful park setting.
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