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Coffee in hand, Greenville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Greenville students soon ride to school on natural gas buses?
  • How did ECU dominate NC Central at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium?
  • Did a Greenville ticket just win big in Saturday's lottery?

Also on today's calendar: Circle Worship 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
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📰 News we're reading

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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  • Hello Neighbors, I am in need of some help!!!!
    My son has 8th grade recognition night this coming up Thursday and I need some help with some ideas, attire, etc, for me (mom). He's a wide receiver… (Nextdoor Greenville across the riv)
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    It's a White Lab or Golden Retriever. Anyone recognize her? If you know or have any info to share please call Cliff at 901-490-5354 (Nextdoor Barrington Fields)
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T1022) in Greenville. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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