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1. 'Habitual felon' killed man, put body in trash, NC officials say. He's sentenced (charlotteobserver.com) — A Pitt County jury has sentenced a man labeled a violent habitual felon to life in prison for a 2023 killing near Battle and Tyson streets in Greenville. Prosecutors say he fatally shot 35-year-old Antonio Bond outside a Greenville home and left his body in a trash can, with evidence undermining his self-defense claim as he now appeals the verdict.
2. POLICE: Man 'tailgated' into ECU dorm with gun (witn.com) — ECU police say a non-student from Charlotte slipped into White and Clement residence halls in Greenville by following students inside and was later found with a handgun he'd carried into the dorms. Officers credit quick reporting by Campus Living staff for containing the situation and remind students to report suspicious behavior immediately; the suspect faces multiple gun and trespassing charges.
3. ECU, U.S. Army Reserve sign $6M agreement to expand predictive maintenance software (witn.com) — East Carolina University in Greenville has signed a 10-year agreement with the U.S. Army Reserve worth more than $6 million to expand its Piton predictive maintenance software. Developed on campus and supported by an ECU undergraduate, the technology will help spot building issues like roof leaks early and is slated for deployment across Army Reserve facilities nationwide.
4. NC Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Aug. 23, 2026 (shelbystar.com) — Sunday's North Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Double Play, and Millionaire for Life winning numbers are out, and Greenville players can cash prizes up to $99,999 at the Dickinson Avenue claim center. The article explains what ID and forms you'll need, plus mail-in and in-person options, so you can quickly check tickets and claim any winnings.
5. Town of Bethel debuts new mural after receiving $20k grant (wnct.com) — A new mural at the Bethel Pitt Shop is now on display thanks to a $20,000 municipal grant from Invest Greenville and Pitt County Government, tying the project directly to Greenville's investment efforts. The artwork, created by North Carolina artist Max Dowdle, celebrates Bethel's educational and agricultural heritage, and town leaders say it symbolizes their big ambitions, with another mural already in the planning stages.
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