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Village and Farm Life Living History Day
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Head on out to the Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum for a fun-filled day of learning all about trades and skills of the 1800s!. There will be costumed interpreters, demonstrations of skills and practices, and you can even bring a picnic!. The event will be...
Jim’s First Alert Forecast: Tracking scattered storms Thursday; Isolated severe storm possible
The weather will be active late week as a strong cold front approaches Thursday into Friday. Widespread showers, along with scattered strong to severe storms will be possible on Thursday, initially during the mid morning hours, and then again from the mid to late afternoon hours. With warm and moist conditions continuing to dominate, we’ll see sufficient energy for a few strong storms, with damaging winds and hail as the primary threats. Temperatures will reach near 90° Thursday afternoon.
Winterville rolls out new Safe Roads to School program
Winterville rolled out its new Safe Roads to School program this week with “Walk and Roll to School Day” at W.H. Robinson Elementary and A.G. Cox Middle schools. Wednesday’s event drew dozens of students who arrived at school via “walking school buses” or “biking trains” chaperoned by parents. Winterville Safe Routes to School Coordinator Katherine Dale told the Pitt County Board of Education on Monday that the town received a $200,000 grant designed to promote healthy habits by giving local elementary and middle school students...
MrBeast tests contestant’s eyes. Would you have found the hidden people?
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — MrBeast is using his latest video to test his viewers’ eyes. It’s MrBeast’s birthday, but he’s bringing the gifts for us In his newest Instagram video, he brings in a blindfolded contestant, letting him know five people in front of him are hidden. If the contestant can find all of them […]
Happenings Out East for May 11 weekend
Editor’s note: “Happening Out East” is a new segment on WNCT.com where events taking place in Greenville and Eastern North Carolina will be showcased each Thursday. If you have an event you want included, email us at newsdesk@wnct.com or email Jamie Ennis at jennis@wnct.com. You can also find and include events on our WNCT Community Calendar. […]
Calling the Shots: The final game … for now
Editor’s note: WNCT digital content producer/editor Courtney Layton is in season two of her duties as a color commentator on ESPN+ covering East Carolina University softball. We’ve asked Courtney to give our readers some insight into the opportunity and what she experiences during the softball season. Click here to see her “Calling the Shots” blog. ===== […]
High school roundup: Second round on tap Friday
Local high school baseball and softball teams went a collective 9-for-11 in Tuesday’s opening round of the NCHSAA playoffs. All six baseball teams and three softball teams advanced to Friday night’s second round, where five of those teams will be at home once again. Also cashing in a postseason win on Tuesday and remaining home for the second round was the John Paul II baseball team in the opening round...
DJ Remedy Freestyles: Baby Fari & Playboy Poppy Rock The Mic
It’s almost the weekend, and what better way to get the good vibes going than with a pair of some fire freestyles? DJ Remedy introduces us to some local talent that you don’t want to miss out on! First off, we’re introduced to Baby Fari, representing Raleigh, NC. Getting into the scene following a stint behind […]
It’s MrBeast’s birthday, but he’s bringing the gifts for us
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — MrBeast turns 26 on Tuesday but he’s the one who is bringing all the gifts. MrBeast connects with Beaufort County native, his Atlanta school In posts he made Tuesday morning to his Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts, MrBeast announced he is giving away 26 Teslas, one of them a […]
Pitt County Arboretum plant sale
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Listen up gardeners, the plant sale is back!. Pitt County Master Gardeners will host their annual Plant Sale at the Arboretum. There will be thousands of selections to choose from - annuals, perennials, ground covers, shrubs, trees, vines, herbs, vegetables, and many more plants. Saturday, May...
Apply now for youth entrepreneur camp
ECU’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship and Churches Outreach Network have teamed up again this year to offer a free, week-long summer camp for high school students where they can learn about starting and operating their own businesses. The second annual Summer Innovation Academy will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 8-12, at the Isley Innovation Hub on ECU's campus. Friday’s session will be extended to allow students an opportunity to showcase their projects. Camp activities, led by ECU instructor Corey Pulido, will include recognizing a business opportunity, developing a business model and pitching an idea to potential investors. The registration deadline is June 8 and space is limited. Apply by visiting youtheb2022.org/application-youth-business. For more information, contact Rodney Coles at rodneycon2007@gmail.com or 717-9600.
Saving Graces 4 Felines: Meet Biscuit
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - WITN is partnering with Saving Graces 4 Felines to provide cats and kittens a “fur-ever” home. Saving Graces says Biscuit is a sweet, loving young boy just under a year old. Biscuit was found as a stray and is a bit small. Saving Graces...
Pitt County Arboretum still seeking entries in logo contest
The Pitt County Arboretum is still seeking help to create a new visual identity through an updated logo. It is accepting submissions through Wednesday and will offer a $500 cash prize to the person who submits the winning design. The arboretum is a public garden at the Government Circle office complex in Greenville that opened to the public in 2002. It is primarily designed and maintained by Extension Master Gardener...
Service League investment creates nursing scholarships
East Carolina University’s College of Nursing will have Service League Scholars beginning in the 2024-25 academic year thanks to a $1 million gift from the Service League of Greenville. Service League Scholars will earn full tuition and fees for the academic year in which they receive the award. Two scholars will be named in the inaugural year. “The Service League’s investment in Pirate nurses will make a meaningful impact on...
Wounded officer, firefighter recognized by Greenville City Council
A Greenville police officer said the public’s safety, not his own, was foremost in his mind after he was shot in the arm during a domestic violence call last month. Police officer Jeremiah Lovelace was honored by the Greenville City Council during its Monday meeting. “It’s an honor to pay tribute to you today for a job well done as opposed to a life well lived,” said Mayor Pro Tem...
Construction underway in Downtown Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Construction is underway in one city here in the east and while the project will improve roadways, businesses and those wishing to shop/eat at these stores might take a small hit. The City of Greenville has started work in connection to the BUILD project which has...
Million-dollar gift will fund nursing school scholarships for ENC students
East Carolina University’s College of Nursing will have Service League Scholars starting next school year, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Service League of Greenville. Two Service League Scholars will earn full tuition and fees. Eligible students will have a demonstrated financial need, a 3.0 GPA or...
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