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What's up Greenville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Greenville events are kicking off your new year plans?
  • How a Bubba Boulevard blaze displaced a Greenville family Tuesday
  • Why Pitt-Greenville flyers are dodging the holiday travel chaos

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
  • Friday: Low clouds and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dec. 23 Community News (reflector.com) — Families in Greenville have several free or low-cost ways to kick off 2026, from a Noon Years Eve party at Five Points Plaza to the ReStart 5K at Fleet Feet Greenville. The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber is also hosting networking, an economic forecast luncheon, and a Unity Breakfast, while the Junior League’s Volunteer Expo connects residents with dozens of local nonprofits.
   

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2. Fire crews battle active blaze on Bubba Boulevard in Pitt County, details remain scarce (wcti12.com) — Firefighters quickly knocked down a mobile home fire on Bubba Boulevard in Greenville Tuesday, but two adults and four children were displaced. Nine Greenville Fire Department units and one from Staton House responded, and no injuries were reported. Officials have not yet released the cause, and more details are expected as the investigation continues.
   

3. Stress-free at PGV as Millions of Holiday Travelers Head to Destinations (wnct.com) — Holiday air travel is surprisingly calm at Pitt-Greenville Airport, even as millions nationwide and across North Carolina take to the skies. Travelers comparing PGV to busier hubs like Raleigh-Durham say Greenville’s airport offers a quieter, less stressful way to reach family and celebrations this season.
   

4. Six ECVC employees recognized for excellence and dedication (wnct.com) — Six ECVC employees in Greenville were recently honored for their dedication and leadership, receiving awards named after influential local and regional leaders. The recognitions highlight excellence across roles from maintenance and production supervision to employment services and cleaning, underscoring ECVC’s mission to serve Eastern North Carolina.
   

5. Greenville shoppers browse for last-minute Christmas gifts ahead of holiday (witn.com) — Greenville shoppers packed local stores on Tuesday, scrambling for last-minute Christmas gifts and soaking up the holiday spirit. Residents shared why they waited, what they’re buying for family, and how simply being home in Greenville for the holidays can feel like the best gift of all.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It's Christmas week, folks!
    The holiday means the following schedule alterations for solid waste and transit service: • If you're on a Thursday solid waste route, your service… (Nextdoor )
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  • Our offices will be closed this week on Wednesday and Thursday for Christmas as well as next Thursday for New Year’s Day. Everyone at GUC wishes you... (X: GUC_Info)
  • Serving Pitt County's citizens is a special privilege. If you're seeking a career instead of just a job & you have a servant's heart with integrity,... (X: PittSheriff)
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Ok Greenville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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