Good Day
Greenville
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines is partnering with WITN to find forever homes for cats in Greenville; Butter Bean, a friendly kitten rescued from behind a local store, is one of six kittens available for adoption. She is spayed, neutered, tested for feline leukemia and FIV, vaccinated, treated for worms and fleas, and micro-chipped (the adoption fee is $95 in cash with vet references required). WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Greenville man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and robbery in connection with a 2022 killing—where the victim was struck with a baseball bat—after three days of evidence hearings. The Daily Reflector
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University archaeologists discovered several shipwreck sites at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Brunswick County, including remains that may be from a Spanish privateer that exploded in September 1748—an event during an attack on the port. The discovery will help researchers learn more about the early colonial port town in the area. Public Radio East
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Ted Budd and other lawmakers asked the Labor Department to roll back new H-2A visa regulations that raised costs and made it harder for farmers to enroll in the program—further complications contributed to a worker shortage and higher food costs. Public Radio East
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WITN will broadcast local high school football every Friday at 7 p.m. starting August 22nd on WITN 7.2 MyTV and streaming platforms — the ENC Game of the Week is sponsored by Kellum Law Firm and 264 Shoes and Apparel. WITN
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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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Red Hat Gospel Brunch
10:30 a.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Fundraising for scholarships — Experience soulfully spiritual poetry and music at this fabulous community event.
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