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Good morning Greenville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Greenville parents need to know about the new youth curfew.
  • How could Lake Ellsworth dam repairs and a new curfew affect you?
  • Parents say South Greenville students aren't safe. What is the board doing?

Also on today's calendar: Wreak Havoc Line Dancing Competition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greenville City Council approves youth curfew (witn.com) — Greenville's City Council has unanimously approved a new youth curfew covering downtown and Town Common, restricting anyone under 18 from public places between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Exceptions include being with a parent, traveling from school events or work, emergencies, or constitutionally protected activities, with violations potentially leading to misdemeanor and juvenile proceedings.
   

2. Concern about Lake Ellsworth dam has city seeking funds (reflector.com) — Greenville's City Council has applied for a $500,000 federal grant to study and design needed repairs for the Lake Ellsworth dam, which supports Ellsworth Drive and lies just above busy Dickinson Avenue. Council members also finalized a downtown youth curfew for Thursdays through Saturdays, aiming to curb late-night disturbances after recent teen-related fights and early business closures.
   

3. Assault, fights raise concerns for parents, school board members (reflector.com) — Parents connected to South Greenville Elementary and local high schools are pressing the school board about fights, an alleged assault on staff, and whether students feel safe in class. Board members from several districts debated discipline, staff visibility, suspensions, and the role of families and churches, stressing that schools and parents must work together to reduce violence.
   

4. Rice runs into Greenville for Pirates' American opener (reflector.com) — Greenville fans can watch ECU open American Conference play at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium when Rice visits for a 4 p.m. kickoff Saturday. Coaches expect several injured offensive players back, are still weighing quarterback options, and are preparing for Rice's run-heavy, clock-controlling attack, with single-game tickets still available and homecoming festivities planned.
   

5. How ECU Health breaks language barriers for patients (wnct.com) — In Greenville, ECU Health is expanding language and cultural support so patients who don't speak English fluently can still feel understood and safe during care. On-site interpreters at key locations, plus video and phone translation, help families across eastern North Carolina navigate emergencies, complex diagnoses and everyday appointments with more confidence and less confusion.
   

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