Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mikaela Trank teaches about 200 students using a digital map of Buenos Aires at Saint Peter Catholic School. The project grew from an East Carolina University study abroad experience and gives students hands-on lessons in leadership, technology and accessibility. East Carolina University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Stein selected ECU professor Dr. Heidi Bonner as the academic member of the Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission, and she will start her two-year term by joining the meeting on Dec. 12 in Raleigh. Her role will focus on reviewing the state’s sentencing laws. East Carolina University
- ➤ Gov. Stein selected an ECU criminal justice professor to join a state commission, with officials saying the role will help shape policy reform (the decision was announced Monday, Dec. 8). WITN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The health department is investigating a tuberculosis case at Farmville Middle School today — school nurses, public health officials, and staff are coordinating free testing and treatment for exposed students while guardians receive notification. WITN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ECU athletic director Jon Gilbert called for moving the transfer portal to March (currently set for Jan. 2 to 16) to ease off-season roster stress and improve student-athlete retention. Gilbert said the change could boost future bowl seasons as ECU prepares for the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 in Annapolis. WITN
- ➤ ECU athletic director Jon Gilbert calls for a schedule change—aiming to preserve future bowl seasons and secure bowl eligibility. His proposal would adjust the athletic calendar to help the team stay competitive in upcoming seasons. WITN
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Iconic Holiday Ball 2025
7-11:30 p.m. — Greenville Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the season with a glamorous evening of dining, dancing, and holiday cheer.
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