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In today's newsletter:
- What really happened in the controversial South Central SRO takedown?
- How will Greenville's new regional COO shape Eastern North Carolina jobs?
- Why are more North Carolinians going hungry than during COVID?
Also on today's calendar: Fall Garden Concert at the Beaufort Historic Site with the Molasses Creek Band of Ocracoke Island! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family of South Central student speaks out after video of SRO slamming her during fight with another student (witn.com) — In Greenville, a viral video of a police school resource officer taking a South Central High School student to the ground during a fight has sparked sharp disagreement between the girl's family and Greenville Police. Relatives say the officer used excessive force that left her with a serious head gash, while police defend the takedown as standard training and the least forceful option with hundreds of students nearby. 
• NC East Alliance names new Chief Operating Office (wnct.com) — A regional economic development group based in Greenville has promoted Steve Bastian to Chief Operating Officer, tasking him with strengthening ties among eastern North Carolina businesses, schools, and community partners. Leaders say his experience will help tackle workforce challenges and expand opportunities across the region, with Greenville positioned as a key hub for that work.
• NC food bank sees rising demand across the region (wnct.com) — Reporting from Greenville, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina says 1.7 million residents statewide now face food insecurity, surpassing even COVID-era peaks. Leaders link the surge to higher grocery prices and reduced federal support, warning that political gridlock in Washington is leaving more families unsure where their next meal will come from.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenville
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Garden Concert at the Beaufort Historic Site with the Molasses Creek Band of Ocracoke Island! →
Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St, Beaufort
7:30 pm - "Native: Richard Wright & Paul Green" Play by Ian Finley →
Ocracoke Community Center, 999 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke
7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Volleyball @ home against Beddingfield
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - Men's Soccer @ South Central
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
6:00 pm - Volleyball game vs. Chicod
Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Volleyball Chicod@Wellcome 4pm
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Football Wellcome@Chicod 4pm
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Football game @ Chicod
Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Volleyball @ home against Tarboro
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - JV @ home against West Craven
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - 4th & 5th Year Night →
Innovation Early College High School Greenville, NC 27834
6:00 pm - Curriculum Night
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
6:00 pm - Varsity Football @ West Craven
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
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- City Seeks Additional Public Input for Watershed Master Plan
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🗞 Nearby News
Winterville
- Know Your Big Picture Basketball Clinic returns for third year (witn.com)
- Tie Breakers sports bar closes Winterville location after six years (witn.com)
- Pitt County first responders take extra precautions amid extreme heat (witn.com)
Ayden
- Majority of Pitt schools improve performance scores, state report says: Graduation rate highest in more than a decade (reflector.com)
- NC high school football scores: Western North Carolina live updates from Week 3 (citizen-times.com)
Farmville
- Farmville shields senior nutrition program from cuts, demands strict transparency (publicradioeast.org)
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