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Greetings Greenville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Greenville's new police chief is making city history starting Monday
- Greenville man gets life without parole after Pitt County jury verdict
- How J.H. Rose avenged last year's loss under Greenville's Thursday lights
Also on today's calendar: Barstool Rodeo - Widespread Panic Tribute and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'I'm leaving fulfilled': Greenville police chief reflects on career before retirement (witn.com) — Greenville's longtime police chief Richard Tyndall has retired after more than 24 years with the department, handing the reins to Deputy Chief K.Z. Thomas, who becomes the city's first woman and first African American woman chief. Tyndall reflects warmly on serving his hometown, credits his team for lower crime and officer wellness, and says he's confident the department is in good hands as he steps into retirement. 
2. Jury convicts Best of second-degree murder and felon firearm charge in 2023 death (wcti12.com) — A Pitt County jury has convicted Tyrell Best of second-degree murder and a felon-in-possession firearm charge in the 2023 killing of Antonio Bond after Greenville police found Bond's body near Tyson and Battle streets. Best received life without parole plus an additional active sentence after prosecutors successfully pursued habitual and violent habitual felon enhancements.
3. Thursday night football: Eastern Carolina teams open season with big wins (wcti12.com) — J.H. Rose's home win in Greenville over Northern Nash headlined a busy Thursday of rescheduled high school football openers across Eastern North Carolina. Several nearby schools, from Greene Central to Topsail and Pamlico County, also kicked off their seasons early due to forecasted weather, with some avenging last year's losses and one snapping a long losing streak.
4. ECU Health marks 50 years of residency and fellowship programs (witn.com) — ECU Health in Greenville is marking 50 years of residency and fellowship training, highlighting how its programs have grown from a single family medicine residency to more than 30 specialties. Leaders say the Brody School of Medicine's expansion and new facility will help train more doctors and extend better care from Greenville into rural communities across eastern North Carolina.
5. NC Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 21, 2026 (shelbystar.com) — If you bought a lottery ticket in Greenville, you can now check Friday's Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Millionaire for Life numbers and, if you've won more than $599, claim your prize at the Greenville Regional Office on Dickinson Avenue. The article also explains mail-in options, prize limits, and drawing schedules for North Carolina's major games.
📸 Around Greenville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville
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★ Featured events ★
- State Theatre, Greenville NC →
The State Theatre, 110 W 5th St, Greenville
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Volleyball game @home against South Lenior
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 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 - 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 - Varsity Football @ home against South Central
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Barstool Rodeo - Widespread Panic Tribute →
The State Theatre, 110 W 5th St, Greenville
8:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Greenville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Power Fest - Music And Arts Festival Featuring Keyla Richardson →
Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville
4:00 pm - 🔁 Open Mic Monday @Doghouse →
The Doghouse Tavern, 506 Second St, Ayden
7:00 pm - 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
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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