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Hi Greenville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who's in Greenville's newest class of emerging civic leaders?
- Greenville woman faces serious charges in alleged domestic stabbing case
- Greenville's domestic violence shelter could close soon—can the community save it?
Also on today's calendar: Fall Garden Concert at the Beaufort Historic Site with the Molasses Creek Band of Ocracoke Island! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
- Friday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Leadership Pitt County aims to boost civic leadership with new 29-member class (wcti12.com) — A new 29-member Leadership Pitt County class is kicking off in Greenville, bringing together professionals from local businesses, nonprofits, schools, and government to learn about and serve the community. Over eight months, participants will explore topics like government, economic development, education, and health care through site visits and sessions, culminating in graduation and community-focused group projects next May. 
2. Pitt County warrants name Shea Roshawn Bridges in alleged domestic stabbing (wcti12.com) — Pitt County authorities have issued a warrant for 46-year-old Shea Roshawn Bridges of Greenville, accusing her of stabbing someone she was dating and inflicting serious injury. She faces a felony assault charge and a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, is held on a $25,000 secured bond, and is scheduled for a first court appearance on September 16.
3. GoFundMe set up for Greenville domestic violence center facing possible closure (witn.com) — Greenville's Center for Family Violence Prevention, which shelters abuse survivors from Pitt and nearby counties, is at risk of closing this month due to a $160,000 budget shortfall. Leaders say about $40,000 is needed quickly to stay open, and they're asking residents to help through donations, GoFundMe contributions, and shopping at partner thrift store My Sister's Closet in Winterville.
4. EEOC sues Family Dollar, citing pregnancy discrimination against employee (wccbcharlotte.com) — A federal lawsuit claims a Greenville Family Dollar fired a pregnant worker after she reported urgent complications and couldn't immediately provide a doctor's note on New Year's Eve. The EEOC says this violated the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and is seeking damages and changes to the company's practices that could affect how local employees are treated.
5. MrBeast Joins Lil Baby on 'Dead Fresh' Remix (1051thebounce.com) — Greenville gets a pop-culture spotlight as YouTube star MrBeast films a new "Dead Fresh" remix music video with rapper Lil Baby right in his hometown, including scenes at a local convenience store and near ECU. The collaboration brings national attention and a bit of Friday-night excitement to familiar Greenville streets.
📸 Around Greenville
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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
- JV @ home against Conley
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - Varsity Football @ Conley
Farmville Central High School Greenville, NC 27834
4:30 pm - PokeKon Fest →
203 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville
10:00 am - 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 Chicod@Wellcome 4pm
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Volleyball game vs. Chicod
Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - Football Wellcome@Chicod 4pm
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
📣 Greenville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wiggleworms
Farmville Public Library 4276 West Church Street, Farmville, NC 27828
10:00 am - Volleyball game @ Ayden
Wellcome Middle School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm - G R Whitfield Middle vs Greene County Middle School (MS) →
G R Whitfield School, 4839 School Rd, Grimesland
4:00 pm - Football Chicod VS Eppes (Played at JHR)4pm
Chicod School Greenville, NC 27834
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
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Possibly older cat, very thin. Dark brown and orange longer fur. Seems to have been missing for a little while now. She's very thin and her coat is… (Nextdoor 14th and Greenville Blvd) - This is Blu.
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- East Carolina University posted a job opening for Federal Work Study - Music Library Assistants in Greenville. Apply here.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Specialist in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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