Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Greenville.
Reflector has a new name and logo — the paper will be printed on Wednesday and Saturday while its daily e-edition continues to deliver local news and records.
This change is designed to simplify branding and uphold a commitment to community coverage.
The Downtown Greenville Partnership and City of Greenville host free Emerald Market at Dickinson Avenue After Dark at Five Points Plaza (7–10 p.m. Friday) featuring local vendors and brewers; Saturday, the Dickinson Avenue Collective holds an Oktoberfest Block Party (2–5 p.m.) with a stein contest.
Morris Barbeque will reopen on Oct.
10 in Greenville after storm damage in July forced a shutdown and repairs. The eatery rebuilt its roof and walls — and its owners thank the community for the support throughout the process.
Consumer confidence hit a 12-year low after data showed a nearly 7-point drop to 81.9 in September, the lowest reading since April 2014.
Economists link higher gas prices, rising interest rates, and inflation to tighter household budgets and are watching federal inflation data for further clues.
East Carolina University is expanding AI in classrooms by developing tutor tools that help students master core subjects—faculty from dental medicine, business, and computer science are crafting projects to build AI fluency for future jobs.
ECU’s School of Art and Design will host seven free artist talks at 5 p.m. at Jenkins Fine Arts Center Room 1220 (auditorium) from Oct.
1 to Nov. 10, featuring painting, graphic design, book arts, printmaking, and ceramics.
Bill Hopper, who retired after more than seven years as Pitt-Greenville Airport executive director, has withdrawn his acceptance of the role at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport because of a contract disagreement — Brandon Craft has now assumed his former position.
Yesterday, the D.H. Conley Vikings beat the J.H.
Rose Rampants 3-1 in a volleyball match in Greenville, extending their in-conference win streak to 12. The Vikings won the first set 26-24 and clinched the match with a 25-19 fourth set after Rose took one set.
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