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Community rallies behind Dickinson Avenue businesses
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (216+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Stores and restaurants were packed on Dickinson Avenue Wednesday night, as people showed up to support businesses impacted by road construction. The Downtown Greenville Partnership teamed up with local establishments and several community partners for the one-night-only "Dickinson…...
Shoes speak for struggling students
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (56+ words) Shoes speak for struggling students'WITN Shoes speak for struggling students Former sheriff's wife faces second round of drug and DWI charges in Lenoir County Road reopens after four-vehicle crash in Craven County Pitt County voters hit the polls for early…...
New grocery store ends up being front for Mr. Beast event
3+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Hype for a new grocery store in Greenville turned out to be a front for a new Mr. Beast event. Jimmy Donaldson, who calls Greenville home and is known around the world as Mr. Beast, showed up at…...
Greenville shoppers browse for last-minute Christmas gifts ahead of holiday
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (293+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - It's the most wonderful time of the year and certainly one of the busiest. "I work so much, this was the only day I had off, so I'm just doing my last-minute shopping," shopper Mikiyia Harris says. And…...
“We’ve had our best Christmas ever”: Greenville holiday shopping increases at small shops
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (290+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Small businesses in Greenville say they're experiencing their best Christmas season in years, with multiple shop owners reporting record holiday sales despite ongoing economic pressures. Store owners and managers said they weren't expecting the surge in foot traffic…...
Holiday shipping deadlines approaching as Christmas nears
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (204+ words) WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - With Christmas just days away, shipping centers are seeing a surge of last-minute customers hoping to get gifts delivered on time. At PostalAnnex in Winterville, owner Robin Taylor says timing is critical and waiting too long is one…...
Greenville businesses see strong holiday weekend as shoppers turn local
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Several Greenville businesses are reporting a strong start to the holiday shopping season, with higher-than-expected crowds and even record sales over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to the Pitt County Chamber of Commerce. Taylor Keen, the chamber's…...
Black Friday shoppers flock to Greenville stores for holiday deals
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (296+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Dozens of shoppers packed stores across Greenville on Black Friday, taking advantage of holiday deals despite recent reports of declining consumer confidence. Multiple shoppers said they traveled to Greenville from other counties to visit as many stores as…...
Holiday shoppers bracing for higher costs, survey finds
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) (InvestigateTV) " As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, excitement is mixed with anxiety over inflation and high prices. Still, most shoppers expect to spend more than they did last year. According to NerdWallet, holiday shoppers are expecting to…...
Greenville shoppers spooked as tariffs impact Halloween prices
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Higher costs are frightening some people more than spooky decorations and jump scares this October. As tariff troubles continue, a festive Halloween may be harder to afford this year. "So, I'm trying to find an affordable costume," says…...