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• Family of South Central student speaks out after video of SRO slamming her during fight with another student (witn.com) — In Greenville, a viral video of a police school resource officer taking a South Central High School student to the ground during a fight has sparked sharp disagreement between the girl's family and Greenville Police. Relatives say the officer used excessive force that left her with a serious head gash, while police defend the takedown as standard training and the least forceful option with hundreds of students nearby.
• NC East Alliance names new Chief Operating Office (wnct.com) — A regional economic development group based in Greenville has promoted Steve Bastian to Chief Operating Officer, tasking him with strengthening ties among eastern North Carolina businesses, schools, and community partners. Leaders say his experience will help tackle workforce challenges and expand opportunities across the region, with Greenville positioned as a key hub for that work.
• NC food bank sees rising demand across the region (wnct.com) — Reporting from Greenville, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina says 1.7 million residents statewide now face food insecurity, surpassing even COVID-era peaks. Leaders link the surge to higher grocery prices and reduced federal support, warning that political gridlock in Washington is leaving more families unsure where their next meal will come from.
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