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Good morning to you Greenville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which performers are coming to ECU's intimate Fletcher Recital Hall this season?
  • Will Greenville approve Sawyer's Fun Park expansion after tonight's public hearing?
  • Is the Greenville officer from the Ring camera incident still on the force?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Garden Concert at the Beaufort Historic Site with the Molasses Creek Band of Ocracoke Island! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The golden years: ECU performing arts series opens 65th anniversary season this week (reflector.com) — East Carolina University is kicking off the 65th season of its S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series this week, bringing smaller, more intimate concerts back to Greenville and the ECU campus. Most shows will be held in A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall, with diverse performers, student workshops, and ticket options tailored for the public, faculty, staff, and students looking for high-quality arts close to home.
   

2. Public hearing set on Sawyer's Fun Park expansion (reflector.com) — Greenville residents have a key chance tonight to weigh in on a proposed expansion of Sawyer's Fun Park, including a driving range, two mini-golf courses, and a restaurant on Corey Road. City planners recommend denying the rezoning and annexation, while nearby neighbors cite noise and traffic concerns and the owners urge families to speak up for more local entertainment options.
   

3. Questions surface whether officer at center of Ring doorbell camera controversy is still employed (witn.com) — Greenville residents are awaiting answers after new public records suggest the police sergeant involved in last month's Ring doorbell camera incident may no longer hold her position. The Greenville Police Department says its internal investigation into the Moseley Drive encounter is complete but cites legal limits on what can be shared, promising more information when possible.
   

4. NC Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for Sept. 8, 2026 (shelbystar.com) — If you bought a lottery ticket in Greenville, you can now check the Sept. 8 winning numbers for Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash 5, Double Play, and Millionaire for Life. Winners over $599 can claim prizes at the Greenville Regional Office on Dickinson Avenue or by mail, with clear instructions on what identification to bring.
   

5. Lil Baby Fires Back at Rory for Questioning His Spot on Complex's Hottest Rappers List (complex.com) — Lil Baby is defending his No. 12 spot on Complex's "hottest rappers" list, but Greenville gets a fun cameo in the story. His recent "Dead Fresh" remix video with MrBeast was shot around MrBeast's hometown, including scenes near East Carolina University and at the Landmark Pick-Up convenience store locals will recognize.
   

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