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Greenville
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families and patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital received a tractor-load of toys and gifts from local donors (a community gift drive) that brought Christmas spirit to the facility. The Daily Reflector
- ➤ A Toys for Tots drive at WITN collected hundreds of toy donations on Friday, Dec. 12 for local families in need. The drive was organized by ENC (a local nonprofit) to help children receive gifts during the holiday season. WITN
- ➤ WITN held a successful Toys for Tots drive and shared a time-lapse video of volunteers loading donations — highlighting a community effort to support local families. WITN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local parent who helped improve school security is planning to run as an unaffiliated candidate in the Pitt County Board of Education's first partisan race. The move comes as voters seek fresh ideas to boost safety in schools. The Daily Reflector
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Carolina University chemist Robert Hughes received a $720,000 NCInnovation grant to develop environmentally friendly marine paint and will use the funds for his Cleaner, Safer Coatings for Marine project that aims to create safer watercraft solutions locally. The Daily Reflector
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bridge connecting Pitt and Lenoir counties was dedicated on Friday to honor fallen state trooper Timothy Howell, who died in 2021 after contracting COVID-19 on the job. His daughters and community members remembered his service — a lasting tribute to his commitment in both counties. WITN
- ➤ Local officials will host a bridge dedication ceremony soon to honor a fallen trooper. The event, set at a prominent community landmark — details to be confirmed — aims to recognize the trooper's service. WITN
- ➤ Plymouth resident Delia Leary learned her home was connected to a hidden private well that caused a leak and a water bill over $6,000; the county later cut her bill to about $3,700 with a payment plan. County officials urge residents to check their water systems to avoid similar problems. WITN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Greenville ENC Alliance released its 2025 Real Estate Housing report that shows growth trends and affordable housing options in the Greenville and Pitt County market, with nearly 5,000 new permits issued over four years enough for about 11,000 residents. 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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