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Greenville
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Michael Letchworth, co-owner of Sam Jones BBQ (Winterville), was named the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce 2025 Small Business Leader of the Year. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ On October 9, Pitt County honored three local businesses at the 31st Annual Existing Industries Reception at the Hilton Greenville—Beast Industries and North State Steel won the Industry of the Year awards while The Hammock Source received the Trailblazer Award. The event, held during National Manufacturing Week, also celebrated local companies reaching key anniversaries. Pitt County
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ECU Community School exceeded its annual student growth for the second consecutive year, according to performance data from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction — officials said the trend confirms steady academic improvement. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ A former Pitt County Schools student from Winterville was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar—one of 161 students nationwide honored for academic excellence. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ School officials said a partial federal government shutdown did not affect funding for local Title 1 programs or school meals. They said the programs continue with full funding—officials will keep a close watch for any changes. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ ECU held the first round of the Aman Pirate Challenge on Oct. 7 at the ECU Mall as 85 teams from 47 majors pitched their ideas. Fourteen teams advanced to the second round and will pitch to expert judges on Feb. 4 at the Main Campus Student Center. East Carolina University
- ➤ A Greenville school principal was unexpectedly named Principal of the Year on October 10th during a surprise ceremony—local educators said the honor recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to students. WITN
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Stacy Radford, a Maury man who bought a $2 Lucky for Life ticket at the Speedway in Snow Hill on Friday, chose a $390,000 lump sum over $25,000 a year for life — he took home $279,826 after taxes and plans to buy a home. WITN
- ➤ Lottery players in Eastern Carolina have a chance to win a $575 million jackpot in tonight's Mega Millions drawing—winners can choose an annuity or $264.6 million in cash. WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Carolina health officials reported today the state’s first flu death of the 2025–26 season, noting that the victim was an adult from the eastern region and warning residents of a triple threat—seasonal influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. They urged everyone six months and older to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines and to follow simple prevention steps such as washing hands, covering coughs, cleaning high-touch surfaces and staying home when sick. WITN
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Greenville NC Heart Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — ECU Student Center Main Campus — Free entry — Celebrate heart health with a family-friendly walk featuring music and activities.
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