Good Day
Greenville
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oceana Pier remains closed this Labor Day weekend after Hurricane Erin caused damage — engineers will inspect next week to decide if additional repairs are needed, and the adjacent Pier House Restaurant continues its fall schedule with closures on Mondays and Tuesdays. Public Radio East
- ➤ WITN is working with Saving Graces 4 Felines to find fur-ever homes for cats and kittens—Sport was found as a stray and reached a volunteer’s home on Aug. 29 and is now ready for adoption. WITN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenville firefighters battled a house fire on the 1600 block of South Elm Street after 12:30 p.m. today—heavy smoke was seen from the roof as crews cut a hole in the attic and no injuries were reported while one side of the street remained closed. WITN
- ➤ A 37-year-old Washington man died today when his car ran off NC 102 near Madison Hardee Road and hit a ditch, with troopers reporting he was not wearing a seatbelt & that speed and lane control contributed to the accident. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Schools in Ayden received supplies from the governor’s drive to support student field trips to museums, historic sites, aquariums, and state parks—resources that will further enhance learning opportunities during the school year. The Daily Reflector
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ J.H. Rose High School fans watched their season's football home opener against Washington on Thursday—some also kept an eye on the ECU-State game due to a scheduling conflict. The event showcased divided attention as supporters balanced their focus between both matchups. The Daily Reflector
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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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