Good Day
Greenville
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After Saturday’s mass shooting at a waterfront restaurant in Southport that killed 3 and injured 5, mental health and emergency management experts said communities should get professional help and stay alert—while state officials review the system to boost support. WITN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy will file its updated plan this week to meet energy needs and cut carbon pollution, but it faces criticism from the Sierra Club—its Dirty Truth report gave the utility an F for clean energy and warned that ratepayers may face higher costs as new natural gas capacity is added. Environmentalist Mikaela Curry said Duke must switch to renewable energy like solar and wind to reduce these risks. Public Radio East
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Greenville Uber driver, Steven Gough, said he struggled with pickups during ECU football games because the lot at 14th and Elm Street is a long walk from the stadium—police clarified there are several pickup spots and urged riders to ask officers if they need help. WITN
- ➤ Last week the Greenville Board of Adjustment approved a permit for a new bar called Paper Planes on Dickinson Avenue downtown — the permit follows 2023 rules that encourage drinking. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ A contractor for NCDOT will begin work today in Calico to convert the NC 102/NC 43 intersection into a Reduced Conflict Intersection — a design shown to lower crashes. The intersection will stay open during the construction, which is set to last several months, and drivers are urged to slow down near the work zone. WITN
- ➤ DOT officials say three major road widening projects in Greenville are underway—demolished homes and roadside survey sticks mark the start of changes that will soon affect local driving routes. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ Pitt County officials announced plans to upgrade an intersection in Greenville to improve traffic safety and flow—construction will begin soon and is expected to conclude in the coming months. WITN
-
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.
-
Micky & the Motorcars Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the lively tunes from Idaho's Braun brothers in this exciting live performance.
-
Good Samaritan 5K Run
8 AM — University Book Exchange — Registration fees apply — Participate in the 19th Annual Good Samaritan Cross Training 5K Race for a great cause.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most smart people overrate the value of intelligence and underrate the value of consistency.
~ Sam Altman
About Good Day Greenville
Welcome to the Good Day Greenville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Greenville, North Carolina community. If you like the Good Day Greenville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Greenville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Greenville and across North Carolina. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Greenville
A free Greenville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaygreenville.com/sitemap