Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Greenville.
🏘️ Community
Koinonea Christian Center gave away $30 of gas per car at Murphy USA on 250 SW Greenville Blvd until 10 a.m. Saturday, serving over 300 cars.
Thirty-five volunteers helped fill tanks in lines that wrapped around the parking lot, offering relief amid high fuel prices.
🚧 Accidents
Five residents were displaced after a fire broke out in a duplex at 101 South Pointe Drive behind Tractor Supply on Memorial Drive Saturday afternoon + firefighters controlled the blaze in about 30 minutes with no injuries reported.
🎭 Culture
North Carolina writer Rebecca McClanahan will read from her new memoir, 'Light Falls on Everything', today at 5 p.m. in Faulkner Gallery at Joyner Library + attendees can enjoy a light snack reception and purchase books after the event.
The Pitt County Fair opens Tuesday for a six-day run at the American Legion grounds with new highlights including the Foam Zone debut, magic, and a motorcycle show under a giant American flag (celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary).
Food trucks and arts-and-crafts entries add to the fair’s community charm.
🏥 Health
Riley's Army hosted its annual Hearts of Gold Gala on Saturday at the Rocks Springs Center in Greenville - a fundraiser featuring live music, DJ DOG, guest speakers and a silent auction that raised funds for children battling pediatric cancer.
🏈 Sports
ECU football broke its losing streak by defeating Old Dominion 20-17 Saturday at the visitor's stadium in Virginia — the Pirates earned their first win of the season and maintained a record of never losing to Old Dominion.
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