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Greenville
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pitt County is a key part of North Carolina’s BioPharma Crescent that boosts life sciences and biomanufacturing in our area. Companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Catalent create high-wage jobs — and local schools work with them to train skilled workers during Manufacturing Week. Pitt County
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At the Farmville Central and Greene Central football game last night in Farmville, multiple altercations led officials to clear the stadium to de-escalate the situation—no weapons were mentioned and it is still unclear who was involved. WITN
- ➤ The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program announced its annual 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign will enforce increased patrolling and sobriety checkpoints from October 27 to November 2 to catch impaired drivers — officials noted 588 DWI arrests occurred last year and urge drivers to secure a designated sober ride. WITN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historical Society is hosting its 35th Ghostwalk—a guided tour of haunted sites that shares local ghost stories and highlights Greenville’s historic past. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Greenville residents are seeing higher candy prices as full-size bars now cost around 90 cents rather than 82 cents last year — a result of rising cocoa costs from damaged crops. Hershey’s announced its fall price increase but did not apply it to special Halloween candy, and locals still plan to celebrate the holiday. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Greenville public schools will apply more thorough background checks for volunteers who work with students. The new screening process will help keep students safe in county schools. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials celebrated a new build project by outlining its next phases to upgrade local infrastructure—residents learned that work will start soon. WITN
- ➤ City officials have renamed a Greenville park to honor a former city council member who served with dedication, marking a lasting tribute to local leadership. WITN
- ➤ Greenville Utilities Commission's finance department earned multiple awards for excellence in budget presentation, reporting and purchasing during the 2024 fiscal year from the Government Finance Officers Association. The awards recognize the department's commitment to sound fiscal management. The Daily Reflector
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ John Ward filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Pitt County alleging that Florida ketamine provider Mindbloom caused his son Phillip Ward's death on October 29th from ketamine toxicity with hypertension — while the company’s CEO stated that they provided high-quality clinical care backed by research. The suit contends that Phillip missed critical safety measures due to his depression and other health issues, details that Mindbloom disputes. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trey Yesavage started in Game 1 of the World Series Friday night—he pitched four innings and struck out five Dodgers as his team won 11-4. The rookie, drafted 20th overall from ECU in 2024, will rest his arm before facing Los Angeles Saturday. WITN
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Masquerade Ball
8:00-11:30 p.m. — Black Rose Bottling Co. — Tickets available — Experience a magical Halloween night with live music, hors d'oeuvres, and a costume contest.
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Down East Holiday Show
6 PM – 2 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Tickets not on sale — Explore unique vendors and holiday offerings at this festive community event.
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The Breakfast Club - 80s Tribute Band
8:30-10 p.m. — The State Theatre — Check venue for details — Enjoy a night of 80s nostalgia with live music from The Breakfast Club.
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Holiday Market
5-7 p.m. — Yoga Strong Studio — Free entry — Shop for holiday gifts from local artists while enjoying complimentary massages and hot drinks.
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