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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. New fuel for school? Record diesel prices prompt district to consider other options to power buses (reflector.com) — Pitt County Schools is weighing propane and natural gas buses as diesel prices spike more than 50 percent, threatening to strain the transportation budget for families across Greenville and surrounding communities. Greenville Utilities already fuels local CNG fleets, and a proposed pilot project could eventually put natural gas-powered school buses on neighborhood routes if state officials approve and funding aligns.
2. East Carolina Defeats NC Central 42-9 (caro.news) — ECU football fans in Greenville saw the Pirates roll to a 42-9 win over NC Central at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, with a strong defense and balanced offense controlling the game. The matchup brought two in-state programs together in Greenville, where East Carolina added another confidence-boosting victory to its season in front of the home crowd.
3. NC Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Oct. 3, 2026 - The Asheville Citizen Times (fiorreports.com) — If you bought a lottery ticket in Greenville, you can now check the Oct. 3 winning Powerball and Cash 5 numbers and see if you've won. The article also explains exactly how to claim prizes, including the Greenville Regional Office on Dickinson Avenue for larger payouts.
4. MrBeast Age 2026: How Old Is the 28-Year-Old King? (guidenetworth.com) — Greenville gets several shout-outs as the hometown where Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) grew up, attended Greenville Christian Academy, and briefly went to college before dropping out to pursue YouTube. The piece details his verified age, massive channel growth, billion‑dollar business empire, philanthropy projects, and 2026 milestones like his Necker Island wedding and Beast Games expansion.
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