Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Greenville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a large development project despite local residents expressing concerns over traffic, wildlife, and infrastructure impact. WITN
- ➤ The North Carolina Community Foundation awards $575,000 in grants for education, health, and human services across 41 counties in Eastern North Carolina. WITN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers in Greenville take advantage of last-minute holiday deals, with discounts on various gift items, amid projections of nearly $700 billion in holiday sales. WITN
- ➤ Christmas Day gas prices are projected to be the lowest since 2020 at around $2.95 per gallon nationally, influenced by various economic factors. WITN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pitt County Board of Social Services is to have an emergency meeting on December 17, 2024, to enter into Closed Session. Pitt County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts emphasize the importance of choosing age-appropriate toys during Christmas to prevent toy-related injuries, citing last year's 10 deaths and over 200,000 ER visits among children. WITN
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ To ensure pre-Christmas delivery of gifts and cards, USPS advises sending packages by recommended deadlines, with Postal Annex in Greenville working diligently to meet the holiday rush. WITN
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ECU Men's Basketball team ends their losing streak with a 75-64 victory over FIU. WITN
- ➤ East Carolina University is set to face North Carolina State University in the 2024 Military Bowl, with WITN providing extensive coverage of the event. WITN
- ➤ Samantha Withrow becomes Eastern North Carolina's first female wrestling referee, overcoming early career barriers and becoming a role model for aspiring athletes. WITN
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Holiday Chocolate Bark Workshop at Coastal Fog
Participate in a hands-on workshop to create your own unique Holiday Chocolate Bark using a variety of festive ingredients, complemented by a glass of wine or coffee and small bites.
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Annual Holiday Ball 2024
The Iota Nu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosts an elegant evening featuring fine dining, live entertainment, and festive activities at the Greenville Convention Center.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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