Pat Gruner

Greenville

Reporter at Daily Reflector

Daily Reflector Reporter. ENC native. It's all good.

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Articles

City of Greenville files suit against Camping World

1 day ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

By Pat Gruner and Ginger Livingston Staff Writers The City of Greenville has filed a lawsuit against Camping World, seeking the court's assistance in collecting unpaid fines from an oversized flag and flagpole that violate the city's zoning rules. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Pitt County Superior Court. The city is being represented by attorneys with Poyner Spruill LLP. Ginger Livingston can be contacted at [email protected] and 252-329-9570.
Thomas is first woman appointed Greenville Deputy Chief of Police

3 days ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

Greenville's new deputy chief for the Greenville Police Department said she credits women officers who paved the way with their hard work for her to become the first woman to serve as the department's deputy chief, and said she hopes to set an example for future women in law enforcement. K.Z. Thomas, 43, who served as interim deputy chief, was announced in the permanent role Tuesday by Chief Richard Tyndall. Pat Gruner can be contacted at [email protected] or 252-329-9566.
Man faces 90 more charges of illicit images of minors

3 days ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

A man arrested in December for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material has been charged with 90 additional counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after further depictions of children in sexual situations were located in the course of an investigation, the Pitt County Sheriff's Office said. On April 14, a Pitt County grand jury returned nine true bills of indictment against Brett W.
Greenville officials hail new chief's qualifications

4 days ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

Having served in "almost every single" leadership position within the Greenville Police Department, Chief Richard Tyndall can officially check another one off the list. Tyndall was formally sworn as chief on Monday in front of his officers, local law enforcement leaders and city officials. The 27-year veteran officer, a Greenville native who has been with the department since 2002, received a standing ovation from the crowd after his oath of office.
Snow Hill votes to keep police department, budget still pending

4 days ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reverse course and continue operating the town's police department during an emergency called meeting on Monday. All five commissioners voted to reconsider a decision made at a May 28 meeting to dissolve the department and contract with the Greene County Sheriff's Office. They also voted unanimously to keep the police department in place. Pat Gruner can be contacted at [email protected] or 252-329-9566.
U.S. Rep. Davis urges Snow Hill to keep police department; Chief Smith makes statement (copy)

6 days ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

A U.S. Congressman and former Snow Hill mayor is urging town leaders to reconsider a decision to dissolve its police department, two days after the chief lamented the agency's demise in a social media post. U.S. Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina District 1, a Snow Hill resident who launched his political career there, on Saturday called on the town Board of Commissioners keep the five-person department in place. Pat Gruner can be contacted at [email protected] or 252-329-9566.
ECU School of Music plans first satellite audition in Charlotte

1 week ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

As higher education enrollment grows more competitive, leaders at East Carolina University's School of Music are getting creative with their approach to recruit talent statewide. On Feb. 1, 2026, ECU plans to hold its first in-person audition session at a site outside of Greenville at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte.
Greenville footpath will improve safety at Eppes Center

1 week ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

Work is set to begin on a walkway at the Eppes Recreation Center that officials said will keep pedestrians away from a stretch of road that has seen multiple wrecks and one fatality since 2011. A municipal agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation for a Community Center Pathway Project was approved in the Greenville City Council's consent agenda during its May 5 meeting, board materials said. Pat Gruner can be contacted at [email protected] or 252-329-9566.
Gone but not forgotten: Walstonburg remembers native son lost to horrors of war

1 week ago | dailyadvance.com | Pat Gruner

WALSTONBURG — A marker at the local cemetery now memorializes a native son more than 80 years after he died aboard a Japanese prisoner of war transport ship during World War II. An April 22 ceremony installed a marker for U.S. Army Air Corps Warrant Officer John Henry Bundy, Greene County Veteran Services Officer Ray Holloman said as his community prepared for Memorial Day and an annual June celebration of America. kAmu=28D =:?65 E96 46>6E6CJ[ 2?5 2 >FD:4:2?
Snow Hill narrowly votes to dissolve police department

1 week ago | reflector.com | Pat Gruner

The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 Wednesday night to dissolve the town's police department and contract with the Greene County Sheriff's Office. The motion to approve a contract with modifications from the town attorney was made by Commissioner Faye Daniels and seconded by Commissioner Geraldine Shackleford. They and Commissioner Lorrine Washington voted in favor of approving the contract. Commissioner Dianna Jones Andrews and Mayor Pro Tem Rosa Wilkes voted against it.