🌱 Patch AM: What we know after a body was found in Greenville’s Tar River

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know after a body was found in Greenville's Tar River
• Won the lottery? Here's how Greenville players can claim big prizes
• How strong is App State ahead of Thursday's visit to ECU?

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kayaker discovers unidentified body in Greenville's Tar River near park (charlotteobserver.com) — Police are investigating after a kayaker discovered an unidentified man's body in the Tar River along Greenville's Town Common late Sunday morning. Authorities say it's too early to know how he died or whether foul play was involved, and more information will be released as the investigation continues.
   

• NC Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 22, 2026 (shelbystar.com) — North Carolina's latest Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Millionaire for Life winning numbers are out, and Greenville players can cash prizes up to $99,999 at the regional lottery office on Dickinson Avenue. The article explains how to claim winnings by mail or in person and lists drawing times for all major state lottery games.
   

• Appalachian State Women's Soccer Puts On Dominating Performance in Win at Gardner-Webb (whky.com) — Appalachian State women's soccer just shut out Gardner-Webb 2–0 and now turns its attention to a Thursday night trip to Greenville to face East Carolina. The Mountaineers bring strong defense and plenty of scoring chances into the 7 p.m. matchup, giving local fans a solid early-season home test to watch.
   

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Tuesday August 25
• Volleyball game @home against South Lenior
  Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Volleyball Scrimmage vs. Bethel
  Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:00 pm
• Football Jamboree@AG Cox 4pm
  Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball Jamboree@Hope 4:30pm
  Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Football NOTR Jamboree
  Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:00 pm
• Volley game @ home against Southwest Edgecombe
  Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:30 pm
• JV @ South Central
  Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Varsity Football @ home against South Central
  Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• 🔁 Open Mic Monday @Doghouse →
  The Doghouse Tavern, 506 Second St, Ayden
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Written Qualification Testing - Pitt Community College →
  Pitt Community College, 1986 Pitt Tech Rd, Winterville
  1:00 pm
• Volleyball game @home against South Lenior
  Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Volleyball Scrimmage vs. Bethel
  Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for anyone who has interest in screen writing and or acting!
  I'd love to network with people in the area and maybe collaborate in the future (Nextdoor Williamsburg Manor)
• This pitbull fella showed up at my porch on Vicky Lane.
  He has a green collar, does anyone recognise him? (Nextdoor Brittany Ridge)

• North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for Custodian @ Pactolus in Greenville. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winterville

• Faith Assembly Church hosts Snip & Sizzle tomorrow (wnct.com)
• Winterville set for 41st Watermelon Festival (reflector.com)
• Winterville woman charged with felony for alleged illegal sale of food benefits (wcti12.com)

Ayden

• Locals Cannot Get Enough Of This North Carolina Fish Fry That Makes Friday Special (takingthekids.com)

Farmville

• East Duplin, Havelock hang on for wild Week One wins on Saturday (wnct.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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