Good Day
Greenville
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A historical marker was unveiled in Princeville on Sept 16 to mark the 26th anniversary of Hurricane Floyd, which brought heavy floods and many home losses—officials said the marker near the Tar River bridge shows the town's strength. The installation honors a moment when the community rebuilt after the storm. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECU will eliminate six degree programs as part of an initiative to save $25 million—officials said the cuts are aimed at balancing the university budget. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ State test results released this month show that Pitt County Schools rank in the top third for grade-level proficiency in North Carolina — district officials told the Board of Education. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kinston Plaza post office partially reopened Tuesday for the first time in two years after a tornado damaged the area in 2023—residents can access their P.O. boxes but counter service is still unavailable and no return date has been set. WITN
- ➤ The Pitt County Board of Commissioners appointed Gary Weaver as the new District 6 County Commissioner at a meeting on September 15, 2025 after Lauren White resigned. He took his oath that day and will serve until his term ends in December 2026 — he brings 30 years of service from the State Highway Patrol and continues his work with local boards. Pitt County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pitt Partners for Health celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special event that highlighted its action teams, unveiled a community health needs assessment and presented a map showing three decades of projects—demonstrating local efforts to improve care throughout Pitt County. WITN
- ➤ XYZ organization expanded its naloxone distribution program using opioid settlement funds to train Pitt County residents to spot overdose signs and safely use Narcan—more than XXX kits were given out in the first year with reports of several overdose reversals that saved lives and connected community members to treatment and recovery services. Pitt County
- ➤ The Brown-Sheaffer family marked a proud moment at ECU School of Dental Medicine by teaching, mentoring and establishing an endowed fund to honor a beloved matriarch—this effort improved oral health care for patients across North Carolina. East Carolina University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Pirate pitcher Trey Yesavage made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night and pitched five-plus innings—striking out nine batters while setting a franchise record. He was selected 20th overall in the 2024 MLB draft. WITN
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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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The Wailers Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — $51-$94 — Enjoy an energetic performance by the legendary Wailers in a lively atmosphere.
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