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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Donors contributed nearly $74.4 million to East Carolina University in FY 2025, funding scholarships, research, athletics and health sciences to support student success. The donations boosted scholarship programs with $14.6 million and resulted in renaming the signature pitch competition in memory of Gene T. Aman ’65—an initiative that expanded opportunities at the university. East Carolina University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina Appeals Court heard a case Thursday over Pitt County’s plan to donate a Confederate monument removed from the courthouse in 2020. The Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit that was dismissed last year — a county attorney said officials now await the court’s decision. WITN
- ➤ The City of Greenville said lanes at the intersection of Red Banks Road and Greenville Boulevard will close tomorrow at 9 p.m. for utility work—open lanes will be maintained by signs and delineators and the project is expected to finish on Saturday. WITN
- ➤ The Greenville City Council unanimously voted to let the Sheppard Memorial Library sell malt beverages and unfortified wines at special events—this change allows the library to serve alcohol during gatherings—adding a new option for event planners. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts in Pitt County are urging parents to check their children's vaccination records as new CDC data shows kindergartners' coverage has dropped to about 92%—well below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks of measles, mumps, and rubella; local health departments plan to host free clinics to offer vaccines before school begins. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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