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Rural North Carolina leaders gathered in Greenville today to discuss strategies to tackle food deserts and expand healthy food access—plans include partnering with local organizations to bolster community food security.

Rural NC leaders gathered in Greenville today to address local food deserts and boost healthy food access for residents.

Officials outlined community-driven strategies to expand local resources and strengthen partnerships.

N.C. author Rebecca McClanahan will read from her memoir 'Light Falls on Everything' at Joyner Library’s Faulkner Gallery on Sept.

21 at 5 p.m.—a free event hosted by ECU’s Department of English and the NCLR that also offers a light snack reception. Books will be available for purchase.

Bianca Shoneman is named Vice President of Business Recruitment + Special Projects at Invest Greenville; she will lead efforts to attract new businesses and jobs to the county.

The Greater Greenville Chamber announced the 2026-27 Leadership Pitt County class, an eight-month program for 29 local leaders.

Eight years ago, hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach as a weakened Category 1 storm that brought record rainfall, severe flooding, and power outages, forcing many residents to evacuate and causing significant damage.

East Carolina University research led by Dr. Lori Ann Eldridge is expanding free Narcan access and health supplies through public health vending machines in rural counties (supported by a $300,000 grant) to reduce opioid overdoses.

The project uses community feedback to place machines strategically in areas including Carteret County.

After a narrow loss to App State, the Pirates practiced with a 'next play' mindset as coach Blake Harrell outlined needed improvements on third down conversions, turnovers, and explosive plays at Monday's press conference.

The team is working to bounce back in upcoming games.

Local high school football begins this Friday, Sept.

18 at 7 p.m. as the D.H. Conley Vikings face the Ayden-Grifton Chargers; pre-game coverage starts at 6:55 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on WITN 7.2 MyTV and streaming apps (including over-the-air and cable options).