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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ECU students held a vigil & moment of silence for Charlie Kirk following his fatal shooting to honor his memory. WITN
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University said six academic programs will stop taking new students because of a $25 million budget cut, and plans are being made so current students can finish their courses — the decision came after a review of program productivity. WITN
- ➤ East Carolina University increased its fall enrollment to 27,153 students from 26,940 last year with 4,132 new first-year and 1,953 transfer students, making it the highest since fall 2021. The university reported an 83.3% retention rate for first-to-second-year students, the highest since fall 2019. WITN
- ➤ Ashley Philyaw, a 6th-grade science teacher at Chicod School, has spent over 25 years inspiring students—she credits her sister for sparking her passion for teaching and uses hands-on experiments to boost classroom curiosity. WITN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Atlantic Basin has entered its peak hurricane season even though storm activity has been low due to Saharan Dust plumes blocking new tropical storms—past storms briefly affected coastal areas and the National Hurricane Center expects little activity over the next seven days with Gabrielle predicted to form later. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein approved film grants that will spur more than 3,800 jobs and direct over $131.6 million to three streaming series and four feature films, including one filmed in Wilmington—boosting production across the state. WITN
- ➤ Congressmen Greg Murphy and Don Davis supported the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides $90 million for an operations facility at Camp Lejeune and $200 million for an F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center at FRC East—ensuring military readiness with a 3.8% pay raise and measures to prevent F-15E divestment. WITN
- ➤ Greenville Council will consider a new work schedule for Fire-Rescue personnel aimed at reducing work hours—administrators say the plan will help curb high turnover without cutting pay. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County Health Department said that fall will bring more cases of COVID, flu, and RSV—officials urged residents to get vaccinated, wash hands, and stay home when sick to help slow the spread. They noted that close contact in schools and other indoor areas may increase illness rates. WITN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A vacant campground in Greenville was cleared for a new housing development—officials said construction will begin soon to add more homes to the area. Local authorities expect the project to support the growing community housing needs. WITN
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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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BYU Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates Football
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Exciting college football showdown between BYU and East Carolina.
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Sunday in the Park
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildwood Park — Food trucks & beer garden — Enjoy a relaxing evening with live bands and good food in the park.
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I Need A Truck Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available starting May 2 — Maddox Batson teams up with Ashley Anne for a night of lively country music.
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Natural Hair 101 Workshop
10 AM – 2 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Greenville — CEU class fee applies — Master the art of haircutting for natural hair with expert guidance and hands-on practice.
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