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| Sports-town??? - 1/16/2013
Sports-town??? Really??? Maybe the only sport here is ECU football! we took our kids to a playground in a park close to ECU and it was abandoned, garbage everywhere, the restroom door locked with a permanent sign "closed for winter", What Winter???
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| Which school your child attends in the PCSD will d - 11/20/2012
I have lived in Greenville, NC for that last 9 years. My children have been in the Pitt County School District since that time. One of my children is Autistic, and has been in Special Ed/Title 504 for his entire educational career.
The PCSD, like any school district, has "good" schools and "bad" schools. In my experience, the "Chicod" area has the best teachers (not necessarily best school...it's run down and old).
Chicod Middle feeds into DH Conley High school, from which I got a sense of quiet "taking care of business". It services a much more rural student population than say, JH Rose does. It has a sort of laid back vibe to it. The teachers are friendly.
This as opposed to JH Rose High school, which feels very different. The environment feels like an urban school (crowded, boisterous, obnoxious) and the teachers come off as overworked and barely hanging on to their sanity. My son attended all four years there as part of a pilot program for High Functioning Autistic children.
My daughter now attends South Central High school, the newest high school in the district. The school is clean, large, and the students seem to take pride in it. The teachers are communicative, helpful, and outgoing. They seem to care about the students more than at Rose. After school tutoring from the teachers is a regular occurrence here.[read more...]
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| Greenvile, NC - 2/13/2012
I guess you can call this a small to medium college town. There are things to do, but not as much as a larger city.
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| Healthcare - 1/19/2012
Good Healthcare in Greenville[read more...]
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| BORING RED KNECK TOWN - 11/13/2011
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| POPULATED BY LITTLE MINDED BIG SHOTS FROM SMALL TO - 11/13/2011
Grunville, the PITS being that it is the PITS and in pitt county. Narrow minded red necks who move from very small country towns and think and act like they still are. No recreation, ice skating rink, going to barnes and nobles, or a movie, no restruants.[read more...]
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| Nothing to do - 10/30/2011
Outside of chain restaurants,mediocre shopping (Kohl's,Best Buy,JC Penny),there is absolutely nothing to do here for recreation.Parks and recreation totally suck in this town,there are no headliner music events,no interesting cultural festivals unless you consider things like the watermelon festival,pirate festival....You must travel to either Raleigh,the Tidewater area,or better yet D.C. to get great food,music,culture.This town caters to married rednecks who fish,deer hunt,support ECU football (Conference USA),not on the level of SEC or even ACC.
On the plus side,1 1/2 hrs. from the beach,good place to start a small business,cheap housing.There is way to much traffic, tailgaters,for a town of 75,000 people.
If you are looking to move to NC and are eclectic,think outside the box,are into culture,festivals, entertainment,look at Wilmington or Asheville.
There are only 2 reasons to spend a significant amout of time in this town.
1. You are a student at ECU
2.You work in the medical field and are making a huge amount of money so you can travel away from here to live your life.
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| Greenville - 6/16/2010
My husband and I lived in Greenville! Jobs are far and few between and the pay is terrible! People are not friendly. Thefts are bad and the humidity is awful. I found nothing about this area good. The traffic is worse than a big city and was not thought out well. I love where we are now and am not sorry we left![read more...]
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| my two cents - 9/18/2009
If you're single or have school aged kids, I would not recommend moving to Greenville.
My husband and I moved to Greenville from Colorado when I accepted a job. The two years we spent there were very hard because we were treated like outsiders. Once I was even called a "Yankee" to my face! It was a common occurrence to see people driving around with confederate flags flying high.
A friend of mine had a daughter enrolled at the public high school who had a very tough time although she'd grown up in the area. Just going to school sounded dangerous. (She ended up quitting school and getting her GED.) Another friend who was a transplant to the area had a son who also went to the public high school and experienced difficulties. The impression I got was that if you wanted to get a decent education in an environment where they wouldn't be under threat of violence, it would be better to enroll your children in a private school.
One morning as I walking out door to go to work, I found a small piece of paper with excerpt from the Bible handwritten on it placed under our front door mat. I checked to see if any of my neighbors had been recipients of anything like that and no one had. My husband and I were not church goers, but apparently the quiet lifestyle we lived (monogamous couple with no kids who worked, enjoyed keeping fit, going to the movies on Saturdays, and hanging out at home mostly) had been deemed unacceptable by someone. It totally creeped us out.
I worked with some very nice local people, but also had the misfortune to work with a few that were anything but nice. (which I know is normal anywhere) I'd never seen a true "good ole boy" network in action until we moved to Greenville.
Economically, Greenville residents seemed to fall into one of two very distinct groups: the haves and the have nots.
If you must move to NC, I would recommend living near Raleigh or in Wilmington. Greenville, even though ECU is there, was more backwoods than I expected especially given the number of people that live there and that it was a university town.[read more...]
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| Greenville NC - Home of the Pirates! - 8/18/2008
Greenville is now the retail, healthcare, educational, cultural and sports hub of Eastern North Carolina. The designation has been rightfully earned by the people of the region by both carefully preserving a rich historical heritage and displaying an energetic willingness to adapt to a changing economic and commercial world. We also have recently been awarded the designation as "Sportstown USA" by Sports Illustrated.
From every retail store you can imagine, to a world-class regional medical facility and heart center, to one of the state's largest universities and a top-notch medical school to college athletics and "Sportstown USA" recreation to high-achieving public schools to cultural opportunities akin to big-city life, Pitt County is rich in opportunity.
Progressive planning and cooperation between government, business and private citizens has allowed the Greenville MSA to maintain a careful balance between economic growth and a high quality of life for old-family residents and newcomers alike. The region continues to combine a low cost of living with ideal climate, truly superior recreational capabilities, excellent medical and educational facilities, a well-trained, eager and loyal work force and cultural amenities usually found in much larger and more cosmopolitan population centers.
Greenville offers something which is becoming increasingly rare in today's fast-paced world - a small town atmosphere ideal in which to live, work, play and raise a family and all without sacrificing any of the "big city" lures of arts and culture, shopping centers, entertainment, education and medical services. Pitt County is also home to 8 other municipalities, each with their own charm and unique atmospheres.
Other updates, including community information and event schedules, economic impact bulletins, news and real estate information can be found at www.1SearchMLS.com.
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| Sportstown USA - 1/6/2008
There are a variety of sports available all season with the mild climate here. No snow-ski-ing close by but water-ski champion built Lake Kristi (Kristi Overton) in nearby Grimesland. ECU and Pitt Community college provide educational opportunities as well as a variety of sports opportunities. Sometimes I crave for more cold days and snow more often than every 5 years or so...[read more...]
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| Cheep enough to commute - 12/30/2007
Many people ask why I work in New Bern and live in Greenville. It is about a 45min-1 hour driving depending on what time of day it is. I love my job in New Bern but I enjoy the cost effectiveness of living in Greenville even more. The difference pays for the cost of commuting with plenty left over. It also helps that I drive a Mazda 3. Greenville Fire & Rescue have great response times, my neighborhood is quiet, a Level 1 Trauma Center is 5 minutes away, and lots of good eating is just around the corner.[read more...]
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| People Question - 8/9/2007
I am looking for some insight as to the type of people in Greenville. By this I mean, single, married, divorced percentages. I am a 40 year old single woman and am looking at different cities in NC to relocate. Greenville seems so nice, including the close proximity to the coast and other major cities in surrounding states. However, I don't want to be single and move to a city that is mostly married couples with children or older retired age people. That is my situation now and I hate it. I appreciate any comments regarding the single life in Greenville.
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| Greenville is a Great City - 6/13/2007
The cost of living, growth, jobs, the education and health system, the very affordable housing market, restaurants, and East Carolina University are some of the things that sold me and my family to relocate to Greenville. For the prior poster, the Greenville area has a very high quality of life and is a great place for families and those looking to retire. The coast is only short drive away and Raleigh is only an hour away. The city is only about 25 minutes away from I-95. Grimesland is to the east of Greenville and there are many large homes with a lot of land there; however, these homes are priced from $350,000 to the millions. It is a really safe and great area. Winterville, which is just to the south of Greenville, is more affordable and you could find something from the $180,000 range on up with land. Grifton is also to the south of Greenville and offers even more value, but it is away from the city and more farmland, but it is growing fast. Farmville is to the west of Greenville and you could find something in your price range. Stokes, and Mcclesfield are very small communities and I am not sure what the houses are going for our there but I am sure they are cheaper than those closer to Greenville. As far as climate goes, from mid September to mid December, it is mostly in the 60 to 70 degree range and sunny, mid December to mid February, there is occasional snow and temps range from the 30s to upper 50s, from mid February to June, it is beautiful, sunny with temps normally in the upper 70s and low 80s, from late June to mid September temps are generally in the high 80s and 90s with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. As far as crime, it is basically in areas where are are public housing and section 8 homes. The city and the police are doing a great job at controlling crime and gangs but I really do not have an issue with crime in my neighborhood. Health care is top notch with ECU's med school and many health, lab and pharmaceutical companies in the medical district. The Greenville community revolve around East Carolina University. ECU offers many cultural, entertainment, and sporting events for the community and is the major economic engine besides the hospital in the city.
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| What's it like? - 6/9/2007
We are planning to retire in NC - the Greenville area, including Grimesland, Winterville, Grifton; Clayton, Stokes, Mcclesfield, nearby communities. Can anyone give me an idea what it is like? Climate, housing, crime, health, quality of life, community? Thank you. We would like 1-2 acres with a home between $150,000 and $180,000.[read more...]
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| Greenville, I love it - 5/21/2007
It is growing, the job market is improving, new schools and subdivisions are being built everywhere, the park systems is nice, East Carolina University continues to grow bigger and bigger each year, there are many outdoor activities to partake in, 65 to 70 degree weather during the early and late winter, spring, and early fall and hot and humid weather during the summer, and its location near the NC Coast and larger cities such as Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, Raleigh, and Charlotte are all reasons why I have fell in love with Greenville. The only improvements would be to build more roads and highways to deal with the increase in traffic and residents, have a bigger indoor mall, make improvements to the downtown area with bigger and taller buildings, apartments, stores, and parking, and improvements to the west Greenville neighborhood of the city, which is the city's poorest.[read more...]
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| Fast Growing, Great Place to Raise a Family - 5/9/2007
Positives
My husband and I moved to Greenville four years ago and this place has grown leaps and bounds since our arrival. There have been many new subdivisions, roads, shopping center, restaurants, hotels and businesses constructed and the population seems to grow each year. Moving from New York, Greenville is a welcomed change. Majority of those that live here are friendly, besides three major roads, traffic is not too bad of a problem, and life is much more simpler than in New York. Greenville has a nice mix of southerners and "Yankees" like myself whom have relocated to this area. That has made this city very dynamic.
Greenville is a great place to raise a family. My children love it here. The park and greenway system is really good, and the schools are pretty good. The houses in eastern and souther parts of the city and area are huge and really cheap as compared to other areas in NC and on the east coast. The cost of living is reasonable and way better than New York. East Carolina University
Pitt Memorial Hospital / East Carolina University Medical School, banks, and health, pharmaceutical companies, restaurants, and hotels dominate the local economy.
Though there are no professional or semi-professional sports teams here, we have fell in love with the East Carolina University Pirates. Greenville and this entire region prides itself on ECU and ECU's athletics. With ECU, there is not need for professional sports. This community and region is crazed about the football team of ECU and attending several games at their stadium, I can see why. But those in dire needs of professional sports can drive an hour to Raleigh to see the Carolina Hurricanes play or drive four hours to Washington, DC to see the Washington Redskins, Wizards, Nationals, and Capitals play.
East Carolina University and the areas surrounding it serves as the cultural hub of the city. There are art galleries, theaters, and recreation opportunities in that area. ECU frequently has cultural events and the city has festivals such as the international festival which celebrates diversity.
Another positive for Greenville is that is close to larger cities and the coast. An hour and fifteen minute drive will have you enjoying the beautiful beaches of North Carolina and a hour and forty-five minute drive will have you along North Carolina's majestic Outer Banks. Raleigh is only an hour away, and cities such as Wilmington, Greensboro, Virginia Beach, Richmond,[read more...]
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| Living here in general.... - 12/26/2006
If you like warm weather you will enjoy the climate here. The biggest employers are East Carolina University and the hospital. People are friendly. The area is very flat so if you like rolling hills etc this is not the place for you. Housing is affordable. If you want more to do, you will need to go to Raleigh. Easy drive to the coast. Lived here for a few years and the area does seem to be growing.[read more...]
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| What's Greenville Like Compared to Coastal Cities? - 6/8/2006
I lived there 7 years and went through 5 hurricanes. If you like really hot and humid weather, then you will love it.
It is economically very dynamic compared to New Bern. Wilmington is more diverse.
Within East Carolina University and the business community (especially the hospital), it is a very progressive place. Outside the city, it is still very old south. Don't expect progressive ideas on race to be very well received.
It has the most regional pride of anywhere i have ever lived. If you are not from there, you really are not from there. God forbid that you are a Yankee. They won't let you forget it.
But, it is a safe and economically friendly place to raise a family. You just have to go a ways for culture and even farther for professional sports.
The coast is a little more friendly to outsiders and is less humid. Although you are in the eye of the storm with hurricanes.[read more...]
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| What is it like here? - 4/22/2006
compared to Wilmington, Southport, New Bern area? Any comments?[read more...]
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