People at PirateFest 2016

A Graduating Pirate’s Guide to Greenville

As a recent East Carolina University graduate, and now Greenville resident, I couldn't be more proud of where I chose to spend my college years. ECU has given me the opportunity to embrace professional and social accomplishments that will follow me anywhere I go! ECU has not only equipped me with…

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Exploring the Ecosystems of the Emerald City

Nestled in the growing, vibrant region of Eastern North Carolina, lies the city of Greenville. A city often dubbed the ‘Emerald City,’ it also reflects Greenville’s lush and abundant nature preserves, greenways, and public parks. With over 36 parks and recreational facilities, including community…

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Argh Ye Ready for Piratefest 2025?

On Saturday, April 5 from 11:00am - 7:00pm, swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the T-ARRRGH River, a pirate's paradise located in Downtown Greenville! Returning for its 18th year, PirateFest, will be held at the Greenville Town Common and along First Street in the River…

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A Shad-Tastic Festival

The Grifton Shad Festival has been a keystone event in Eastern North Carolina for 53 years, celebrating the springtime running of the Shad up the Neuse River, then into tributary creeks such as historic Contentnea Creek, which runs through Grifton. The longest-running festival in Pitt County, the…

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Shamrockin’ Your Way Through Greenville, NC

They say that gold can be found at the end of the rainbow, but we think that festive events in the Emerald City are the real gem. This Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrate locally in Greenville-Pitt County. From Greenville, to Farmville, to Winterville, there are plenty of places to feel lucky in the area…

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Native Fine Diner Presents Diner for Dinner Series

Native Fine Diner Hosts Distinctive Chef Series Celebrating Bespoke Diner Cuisine Diners are making a comeback—think skinny fries, mile-high pastrami sandwiches, and buttery baked oysters. Comfortable, familiar, and approachable yet refined, the modern diner experience blends nostalgia with culinary…

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