Good Day
Greenville
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 40th annual Winterville Watermelon Festival begins tonight — vendors and local businesses are getting ready with extra staff and supplies as a cruise-in car show and amusement rides with $25 wristbands kick off the event, drawing visitors from near and far. WITN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyquezz Clark, 33, was arrested last night after a stabbing outside a home at 1605 Hopkins Drive where he allegedly used a knife to seriously injure a man—he now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon and is held at Pitt County Jail without bond. WITN
- ➤ Saunsiree Jefferson, a Greenville woman wanted for her son's death in unsanitary motel conditions where he suffered from leukemia, was arrested in Philadelphia — she faces charges of negligent child abuse and involuntary manslaughter. WITN
- ➤ Kevon Filmore, age 29, was arrested yesterday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly hurting and not feeding a three month old Pitt Bull while being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Public Health will host the Family Health Block Party at the Government Office Complex in Greenville on Saturday, August 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can get free OTC medicines, health screenings, and children’s activities while the first 100 attendees receive a $10 voucher for the Ripe for Revival Bus (partnered with NC Med Assist). Pitt County
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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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Pitt County Fair
September 16-21 — Pitt County Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Experience thrilling rides, live entertainment, and delicious fair food.
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