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🌱 Patch AM: How Pitt County’s new 911 tools could change emergencies in Greenville
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In today's newsletter:
- How Pitt County's new 911 tools could change emergencies in Greenville
- What Greenville police are saying about Hayden Panettiere's sudden death
- How one Greenville firefighter turned a Bible verse into 300 meals
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 73.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pitt County adds new technology to improve 911 calls (witn.com) — Pitt County 911, based in Greenville, has rolled out new technology that automatically translates Spanish text messages and lets dispatchers start live video calls during emergencies. Local resident Isabella Garcia says the tools could greatly help family members with limited English and make it easier for Greenville callers to show exactly what's happening so responders arrive better prepared. 
2. Hayden Panettiere Received 'Warning' From Doctors Before Her Death (kansascity.com) — Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in Greenville on Sunday afternoon and was pronounced dead at the scene, with local police and the county coroner investigating. Authorities say there are no immediate signs of foul play, and an official cause of death has not yet been determined as they continue gathering information today.
3. Greenville firefighter cooks meals for people in need (witn.com) — A Greenville Fire/Rescue firefighter spent the day grilling about 300 hot dogs and hamburgers outside the Greenville Community Shelter, handing out food, water, and chips to people in need during the heat. Inspired by a Bible verse about sharing, Dylan Harris hopes his simple act of service will encourage other Greenville residents to look for small ways to help neighbors.
4. NC Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Aug. 16, 2026 (shelbystar.com) — If you played the NC Lottery on August 16, you can now check the winning Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Double Play, and Millionaire for Life numbers. Winners in and around Greenville can claim prizes up to $99,999 at the Dickinson Avenue regional office during weekday business hours.
5. Business owner donates company to trust for charity (thirteen.org) — A longtime Greenville business leader, Eddie Smith of Grady-White Boats, has placed his Greenville-based company into a perpetual purpose trust so that more than 90% of future profits will go to charity. The move secures local jobs while directing funds to education, health care, conservation, and underserved communities across Eastern North Carolina, and Smith hopes it inspires other business owners to rethink their wealth.
📸 Around Greenville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville
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- Power Fest - Music And Arts Festival Featuring Keyla Richardson →
Greenville North Carolina Convention Center, 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville
4:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- JV @ Washington
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - Chicod K-8 Open House
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
5:00 pm - JH Rose Open House
Pitt County Schools Greenville, NC 27834
6:00 pm - District-Wide Open House
North Pitt High School Greenville, NC 27834
6:00 pm - Varsity Football @ home against Washington
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - 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
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball game@ South Lenior
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - Dining with the Doc →
ECU Health Lifestyle Medicine - Greenville, 2610 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville
5:00 pm - JV @ Washington
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - Chicod K-8 Open House
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am not sure if messages i previously wrote were posted, so here is the information once again.
After having a burst pipe and extensive damage to a home we own, Waters Flooring Center took over the reconstruction of our place. We could not be… (Nextdoor Brookgreen) - Being fairly new to the area can sometimes be a challenge when looking for reputable and great service.
I needed my home, deck, and few other things pressure washed. Steak Free Cleaning Solutions Streak Free Cleaning Solutions did an amazing job. Jason… (Nextdoor Mid-West Pitt County)
- Barnes & Noble Education posted a job opening for Dowdy Student Stores Team Member (Part-Time, late July/early Aug Start, Temp) in Greenville. Apply here.
- North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for Chorus/ General Music Teacher at Pactolus Global School in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.
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