Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Greenville workweek highlights local milestones: Larry Rhodes, a military veteran truck driver, was named Cargo Transporters’ Driver of the Month; the NC East Alliance appointed Gerald A.
Jones Jr. as board chair; CopyPro celebrated Debra Dennis’ 40-year career; and Pitt County Government retired Tanya Tucker Dawson after 20 years.
🎭 Culture
ECU’s School of Theatre and Dance presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein today at McGinnis Auditorium with shows at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday — the production brings together students in set design, makeup, and special effects.
ECU Guitar Festival returns this week after a two-year pause with three days of classical and jazz concerts, masterclasses, and competition at Fletcher Recital Hall at A.J.
Fletcher Music Center; founder Elliot Frank will headline Friday at 7:30 p.m.
🏛️ Government
Greenville Fire/Rescue announced today that it used part of a $700K Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy nine new ZOLL Zenix cardiac monitors + defibrillators for its EMS fleet; additional funds will upgrade power lift systems, power cots, and other equipment while enhancing training in hazardous materials and confined spaces.
On Oct. 20, Congressman Don Davis urged the FCC to protect the E-Rate Program that funds broadband for schools and libraries, noting it delivered ($30 million) to coastal districts from 2021 to 2025 and has connected every classroom since 1998, warning a pullback would risk vital services.
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