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Morning Greenville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Greenville officer is on leave after a Ring video
- Know a standout teacher? Here's how to get them on WITN
- How Greenville parents can spot anxiety behind back-to-school stomachaches
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A drenching t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
- Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greenville woman speaks out after Ring doorbell video shows officers entering her home (witn.com) — Greenville police have placed an officer on administrative leave after Ring doorbell video shows officers entering a woman's Moseley Drive apartment and detaining her while seeking shooting-related footage. The woman and her family say they're traumatized, while criminal defense attorneys question whether the search and phone access were lawful. An internal affairs investigation is underway, and police say shots fired earlier narrowly missed two children nearby. 
2. 'Teacher of the Week' returns to WITN News at Sunrise (witn.com) — Greenville's WITN News at Sunrise is bringing back its weekly 'Teacher of the Week' spotlight and is asking viewers to nominate standout educators from across Eastern North Carolina. Each Wednesday, a nominated teacher will be featured on air, invited to the studio, and receive a $100 gift certificate and engraved trophy recognizing their impact.
3. Back-to-school anxiety can look like a stomachache. Here's what parents should know (wcti12.com) — As Greenville children head back to school, a pediatric psychologist at ECU Health says stomachaches and headaches can be signs of anxiety rather than simple attempts to skip class. She urges parents to prepare kids with open houses, positive conversations about school, and attention to when symptoms appear, which can reveal stressful classes or situations. Recognizing these patterns can help families support a smoother transition.
4. Jay Shetty Reflects on Emotional Interview With Hayden Panettiere Following Her Death (parade.com) — Hayden Panettiere was reportedly found unresponsive at a home in Greenville where she later died after suffering cardiac arrest, though officials haven't confirmed a cause. The piece focuses on podcaster Jay Shetty's emotional reflections on one of her final interviews, her openness about mental health struggles, and tributes from friends and former co-stars.
📸 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
- 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 - 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
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday August 20
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-- The Patch AM Team
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