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Greenville
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 19-year-old Nathaniel Faulk was arrested yesterday by Pitt County deputies for allegedly beating a five to six-week-old Pitbull named Copper—who suffered broken ribs and bruised lungs—and he remains in jail without bond with a court appearance scheduled in Craven County next week. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chloe Hamlett, a fourth-semester ECU nursing student, spent an intensive eight‐week externship in the cardiac surgery ICU at ECU Health—gaining real-world skills that boosted her confidence and led her to accept a position on the unit after graduation. The program provided hands‐on training as a Nurse Assistant II—helping her master critical care procedures. East Carolina University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Greenville Fire Rescue Chief Brock Davenport ended his career today after serving since August 1999 and said he will miss his team and community while looking forward to more time with his family—he assured residents that the department stays strong even though his replacement has not been named yet. WITN
- ➤ North Carolina officials are phasing out DEHP, a toxic chemical found in over 70% of IV bags, after animal studies showed it can harm the liver and kidneys— the Toxic Free Medical Devices Act signed by Governor Josh Stein and supported by Representative Dr. Timothy Reeder will ban DEHP by 2030. The law requires that DEHP be removed over the bags’ shelf life to lower health risks. Public Radio East
- ➤ Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said that farmers in Western North Carolina who applied for disaster crop loss assistance received the first relief checks and more will be mailed statewide in the coming weeks. The checks come from a $478 million disaster recovery package approved by the General Assembly after severe weather and a drought in 2024—showing urgent support for the farming community. Public Radio East
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Horne, a Pitt County health specialist, warned tailgaters that leaving food out in the heat before ECU football’s first tailgate may lead to foodborne illness. He said using coolers & food thermometers will help keep meals safe. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports bars in Greenville are ready for ECU’s first football game tonight at 7 with extra staff and themed drinks—managers report that increased reservations and special offers will serve a surge in customers. WITN
- ➤ Today, the ECU Pirates will face the NC State Wolfpack at 7 p.m. at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh — following a close December win at the Go Bowling Military Bowl — and thousands of fans will watch the game on the ACC Network. 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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