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Greenville
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University officials are setting goals to attract more freshmen and new transfers to boost revenue ahead of the fall semester, which begins in less than a week. The university plans to focus on enrollment and retention to improve its finances. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Teachers in Greenville can book field trips to Sylvan Heights Bird Park — where students from preschool to college learn about many birds and interact with them — and the park will also host its Annual Fundraiser — a conservation event celebrating the nene — on October 11. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ August is National Wellness Month — a time for self-care and healthy routines for mind, body and emotions — and local health experts urge residents to adopt holistic habits to improve overall well-being. Elizabeth Dail from the Health Department said true health means caring for mental, emotional, and physical needs rather than just focusing on numbers. WITN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials unanimously approved the Hudson Meadows plat—a plan for a 448-unit single-family residential development in a satellite section south of Greenville—this week, and the project will move to the next stage soon. The Daily Reflector
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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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