Good Day
Greenville
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saving Graces 4 Felines and WITN are working to find a fur-ever home for Melly—one of six kittens rescued from a pallet behind a local store—who loves to play and be with people and other cats. Interested adopters can adopt her alone or with another cat at an adoption fee of $95 with a good vet reference required. WITN
- ➤ The 40th Winterville Watermelon Festival is kicking off today in Winterville with live music, food, and family activities—local organizers say the event continues a long-held community tradition. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greenville native Noelia Velazquez, a High Point University sophomore, was crowned Miss Teen All American on August 2 during the national pageant in Charleston — where she competed in wardrobe events and a mental health Q&A. She said the win is meaningful and plans to use her platform to serve the community and inspire young women through her Girl Strong by Noe series. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials and lawmakers met in Greenville on Friday at the annual conference of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The meeting included Congressman Don Davis, Congressman Greg Murphy, Representatives Tim Reeder and Gloristine Brown, and special guest Governor Josh Stein (who joined panels on advocacy and policy strategies). WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 1 football scores show Jacksonville with 43 points and Greene Central with 55 as other local teams posted varied results—teams like West Carteret, Kinston, South Central and more scored between 0 and 35. The scoreboard reflects a range of performances across the region. WITN
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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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