Good Day
Greenville
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Greenville man, 28-year-old Jeffrey Rouse Jr., was arrested in Jacksonville and charged with elder exploitation involving a family member, 27 counts of felony identity theft, and attempted property acquisition by false pretense—further charges are expected as the investigation continues. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ ECU economics professor Nick Rupp said that tariffs may keep inflation above the Fed's target as the Commerce Department reported prices in June rose to 2.6% from 2.4% in May. He added that interest rates will likely remain unchanged—keeping the pressure on until inflation drops closer to 2%. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dylan Ramirez-Zarate, an ECU construction management major, finished a three-month internship renovating New York City's Apollo Theater and Jewish Museum—projects he said marked a dream achievement after many rejections; he credited his family and Consigli Construction and urged other students to keep pushing through setbacks. WITN
- ➤ An ECU student is helping renovate the Apollo Theater in Greenville—he is assisting in restoring the historic venue for future community use. WITN
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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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