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How Pets Remind You What’s Important In Life BY RANDY MOORE Since we already have National Sibling, Starbucks, Pancake, Pizza and Cupcake Day — and of course, Running Day (to combat the calories consumed on said food days) —, it’s only appropriate that we should acknowledge our beloved animals and celebrate Love Your Pet Day, too. They are, after all, the ones who love us regardless of whether or not we’re wearing pants, drank too much wine last night, got accepted into nursing school, were asked out on a second date or made it to the gym. Our pets don’t care if we’ve been to all the places we need to visit before turning 25, if we absentmindedly stress-ate half a cheesecake while watching “Lucifer,” scored a promotion at work, won our fantasy-football league or failed to finish cleaning our place before our guests arrived. They don’t keep tabs on the nights we got home late, forgot an anniversary, had a quarter-life crisis meltdown or started a tiff over something as insignificant as what to have for dinner. Our pets haven’t noticed the extra five pounds we gained over the holidays, and if they have, they won’t mention them. They don’t judge us according to how much we accomplish in a day. They’re not concerned with our bank-account balance or how much we spent or saved this month. Go makeup-free or cake it on if you’re a woman; your pets couldn’t care less A pet doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give them your heart and they’ll give you theirs twofold. They aren’t interested in our résumés and we’ll never need to work to impress them with fancy Instagram photos documenting how cool our lives are. Pets arguably have the best understanding of what’s truly important in life. They’re grateful come meal time, love their families most, live in the moment, forgive quickly, savor an afternoon nap and take GVM | 5
time to delight in the little things in life. They appreciate car rides with the windows down, their favorite treats and lazy Sundays. They’re excited by the sound of the peanut-butter jar opening, the sight of a squirrel running by the window and the feel of a good, old-fashioned belly rub. While it’s nice to take the time to celebrate our pets, they have no expectation for us to do so. They don’t need a national day because they don’t live in an “I scratch your back, you scratch mine” kind of way. They’ll wag their tails and purr figure eights through our legs simply because we’re home. That’s the beauty of pets; they’re not in it for ulterior motives or self-promotion. What you see is what you get. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary? The truth? Not many. Our pets offer an unconditional love that is so often reserved and concealed. They will, in more ways than one, be the truest and best friends we will ever have. They have a way of bringing simplicity to our chaotic lives. Because of their playful, authentic and loving ways of being, they in turn, bring out those traits in us. They help us to stay centered and provide us with laughter each day. And, as they pound on their food and water bowls, we’re reminded that life isn’t all about us. Pets require our love, attention and affection. Go hug them and give them some of that love! * Dedicated to Sheena Martin & her Frenchie Aria
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How To Succeed In School... Without Really Trying
BY BEKKA EVANS
I know what you’re thinking, “why the hell would I want to read about something SCHOOL related?” I feel you. But let’s face it, if you want to rage your face off and do all the ridiculously fun things college is really all about, you gotta learn how to work the system. Otherwise, when you get those F’s at the end of the year, you’ll be back with your parents, sleeping on the basement couch. So... You wanna pass your classes while doing the absolute minimum amount of work? Your parents and certain lame friends will tell you this is not possible. They’ll tell you that you must, “apply yourself”! That’s nonsense! I like to party. I’m the girl everyone calls when no one else will go out. I’ll make you take a keg stand at 3am on Tuesday morning, and then I’ll do one right after. I’ve been to the library once… for coffee. But, I’m also on the Dean’s list. Suck it...
TIP # 1: SUCK UP.
Don’t want to be annoying? Get over it. Most of your classmates will be too hung-over to remember you volunteered so much anyway. Profs love participation, and so by association, they’ll love you too.
TIP #2: OFFICE HOURS.
College students rarely take advantage of these, so if you’re one of the few who do, you automatically stand out. You’re the one who will get your grade bumped up at the end of the year, excused absences, and help on your homework. It might seem like a pain, but a few minutes here and there will save you hours on the weekends. Trust me.
TIP #3: LISTEN.
This is key. Let’s be honest, I was way too busy ripping shots at the bar last night to read that article. I probably don’t even know
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what the damn thing is about. Instead of drooling and staring into space like most of the class, I listen to the two people who actually read it. After they share, I raise my hand, basically repeat what they said, receive a “great comment!” from my prof, and go back to texting. Success. This, of course, requires practice, so the earlier you start, the better.
TIP # 4: START STRONG.
No matter how much they deny it, profs judge all your work off the first assignment. If you turn in a baller first paper, you just made the rest of your semester so much easier. When combined with sucking up (see tip #1), this is especially effective because the prof knows your name. “Oh, Laura wrote this? It must be good!”
TIP #5: COMMUNICATION.
You missed class? Shoot your prof a short e-mail. No, don’t ask for her to erase it, just let her know you’re sorry you missed. Professors are people too, and it hurts their feelings when they have to talk to a room full of people who don’t give a crap what they are talking about. Show that you care about THEIR work, and they’ll be more likely to care about yours. Remember: These tips aren’t ALWAYS going to work. You’re going to end up with those few profs who are ballbusters. I’m not guaranteeing a 4.0. However, if you apply these techniques, you should be able to rage through college without completely destroying your future. Also, if you chose to major in something really hard like engineering these tips probably won’t help, but that was your decision and good luck with that.
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GHOST TOWN BY CHRISTINA RENDANO
Vans Warped Tour began in 1995 and since then it has become the most anticipated traveling festivals of the year with 7 stages and 70 plus bands. Every year people go crazy waiting for the release of the band lineup. This year, I was that person super excited for the release. I have to say I was so very happy to see Ghost Town on the tour line up. When I first listened to Ghost Town, almost two years ago, I was immediately hooked. I grew up listening to tons of industrial bands and I always love discovering new bands with an electronic edge. Ghost Town has been described as an audio and visual movement ahead of their time. They blend a mixture of electronic genres like EDM and dubstep with elements of metal, along with cute and creepy lyrics about love and loss. Ghost Town is a very talented band that is taking this generation by storm with their unique sound.. The band consists of vocalist (Kevin Ghost), guitarist (Alix Monster), and drummer (MannYtheDrummeR). They are from Los Angeles, California and signed to Fueled By Ramen. A very cool little fact: Alister Dippner, aka imamachinist, creates all the amazing cute and creepy artwork for the band’s releases, including lyric videos and merch. Alister works closely with the band. “Alister, imamachinist, IS our sound visually.” -- quoted by Alix Monster. http://www.themachinistfactory.com/ OK, if you are not sold on the electronic edge of their music and you are thinking “anyone can do that with a computer” then I
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suggest checking out their 2013 EP “Bare Bones.” Bare Bones is an acoustic remix which features renditions of songs from their debut album “Party in the Graveyard.” Upon Arriving at PNC Music Center in Charlotte, NC where Warped Tour is held every year. I will admit, I could not get to the press area and check in fast enough to get my hands on the schedule of the band’s set times. YES, I was looking to see what time Ghost Town would be playing. Just my luck, they were playing at 7:50 pm. I had a LONG time to wait. We checked out every tent and vendor that was set up, we rushed around from stage to stage to catch as many artists as we could. I See Stars, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Falling in Reverse, and Sleeping with Sirens WERE among my top favorite artists so far this year. It was almost time for Ghost Town to play and I could not believe my eyes. The crowd that had formed in front of the Cyclops Stage was unbelievable. When the boys hit the stage, everyone was dancing and singing with every song.. no one missed a beat. It was great. I had read somewhere that “the energy in their songs is evident in the recordings, but is even more amplified in their live show”, and this statement is very true. I have to say, Ghost Town was my #1 favorite band at Warped Tour this year, hands down!!! If given the opportunity to see Ghost Town, DO IT!! You will thank me later.. http://www.officialghosttown.com/ LIVE PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA RENDANO
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GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL BY ELIZABETH HOYT www.fastweb.com
College Offering Pokémon Go Themed Campus Tours You’ve “gotta catch ‘em all” but you need to visit college campuses, too. What’s a student/player to do? We may have a solution for you. Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard about the latest Pokémon Go craze. Stories of distracted players have surfaced – it’s even been rumored that a couple of players accidentally walked off a cliff in pursuit of a catch. Sadly that actually did happen – the rumor is true. Clearly, the game is addictive to those who play. Players have flooded designated Pokéstops all over the country which has created opportunity for many businesses, restaurants – and now, colleges. You’ve “gotta catch ‘em all” but you need to visit college campuses, too. What’s a student/ player to do? We may have a solution for you. In what can only be described as a valiant effort to play into student interests while promoting some serious multi-tasking, Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Citiesdeveloped a plan to take advantage of the recent phenomenon instead of fighting it. The school has essentially created a Pokémon Go campus tour, which incorporates prospective student’s college visits with various stops noteworthy within the game. The tour includes the usual campus sites you’d see on any college tour, like main buildings, classrooms, lab facilities and student recreation spots. But, with a unique thematic addition, the special Pokémon tour routes will also feature the campus’ Pokéstops, Pokémon gyms and will event include extra time for students to hunt for characters in the game. Plus, the tour is given by a current WSU Tri-Cities student who also happens to be a fellow Pokémon aficionado. It’s a simple-but-effective plan, seeing as WSU Tri-Cities already hosts more than 15 Pokéstops and two Pokémon gyms. The hour-long tours take place Monday through Friday. Students can sign up to take the WSU Tri-Cities Pokémon Themed Campus Tour on their website.
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COMMITING SUICIDE SQUAD BY NATHAN BLACK As many reviews go I have to make disclaimers because the potential love of this movie is already palpable and if this next statement doesn’t give hint as to where I’m leaning on this subject than nothing will, but people aren’t going to care for what I have to say about Suicide Squad. I’ll do my best to stick to the pros because I feel at this point everything negative has already been said about this movie via Rotten Tomatoes and the reviews they follow. The other disclaimer I’m going to give toward talking about this movie is that I’m going to measure it more by the current movies DC has put out, excluding Nolan’s run of the Dark Knight in that statement. That’s just not fair either. But instead amongst the current DC movies of the last three years. After all that, now I can talk about Suicide Squad. It’s great. The colors are amazing. The action is sizzling. The tone is dark and gritty. The look of Killer Croc is fantastic. Harley Quinn is sexy and charming. Deadshot is brooding, likable but misanthropic. All the characters come together to form a team of bad guys doing bad guy things in a bad guy story with bad guy motives, because they’re bad guys. They’re tough and sassy. They say cuss words and steal things. THEY DON’T TAKE NO LIP FROM THE MAN. They’re against authority; they’re outlaws. They have songs that come on when they enter the room like they’re wrestlers coming to the ring. They’re all easy to understand. This was just a fun, good ole time of a movie. There was nothing heady or deep to think about. It was just a fun movie. You didn’t have to think about the plot or what was going on. You didn’t have to worry if you understood everybody’s backstory or what they were fighting. They were fighting things, that’s all you needed to know. Big guns shot things and they blow up. Will Smith makes jokes. Margot Robbie says little cute baby doll one-liners. Explosion, explosion. Joker comes in, acts crazy, Harley loves Joker, the audience loves it, Hot Topic sets up a new shirt order, and I die a little inside thinking about it all. Is that all the good stuff you liked about that? Have we gotten all that out of the way? Good, let’s move on. That was getting annoying. Suicide Squad, to its defense, before proceeding, can’t be measured by other movies like Guardians of Galaxy, The Avengers or comic book movies like Dredd. DC in the last few years has put out sinkers one after another and with the recent poor response to Dawn of Justice which was covered on social media, that set the movie back for massive reshoots and re-editing. I think many viewers can tell this when watching Squad. There are a lot of reasons to be irritated by this movie, Lord knows I was, but I feel like this is a good movie that just got lost in the pacing and edit floor during post-production. To be completely honest, I did enjoy this movie, the caliber of actors they got and the range of insanity they had license to work with made it impossible not to like and look forward to it. In fact, I really was looking forward to this. I thought this might be the one that finally rose above the rest and made an impression for DC and their cinematic universe. But once again, DC continues to have no idea how to make a cinematic universe much less a single movie with all the potential to be a great story. It suffers mostly from basic, poor plot development, a weak
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main villain, too much jumping around in the narrative, and so much insipid pondering to the fandom that it ultimately forgets to be inventive. The focus upon Harley’s backstory among all the others is laughably apparent in this regard. Don’t treat your audience like they’re stupid, that’s a rule. A few real positives came out of this though. Margot Robbie is excellent as Harley Quinn and I’m sure will set the paradigm for her character for years to come. Jared Leto while not getting a lot of screen time, is interesting as The Joker if not only in appearance alone. But playing The Joker at this point in American Culture is oddly liken to playing Hamlet or an historical figure like George Washington. Pop culture is so Joker obsessed in the scheme of telling Batman stories that they almost always have to meet, it’s inevitable, right? So for Leto’s Joker to be played down somewhat is to take away from the story most people (including myself) are expecting. This is not a distraction but a tease to anticipation that I thought came across very well. Other major positives, Killer Croc’s look was fantastic and stunning even if he didn’t get that much of a voice. And by voice I don’t mean speaking voice, I mean a solid enough reaction to anything. Even Groot from Guardians of Galaxy communicated more than Croc and he only had one sentence. DC really needs to work on making their characters speak without speaking more and in the case of Harley Quinn realize when enough is enough. Despite this, the look of Croc makes for a solid appearance and I hope they keep up this level of practical effects for his character. That brings me to another positive, Viola Davis, who appears as Amanda Waller and indeed the scariest of all the players in this rogues gallery gone team pitch. Davis is the only character amongst the crew that doesn’t seem to find the need to play up the ego and thus becomes the right level of dark but serious. She is methodical, strategic and in the end merciless, the fantastic part is she does it all without gloating or poorly improved one-liners or a cute little baby doll hammer to accent her bright colored hair. Indeed she is possibly the worst of them all and appears as a symbol of government bureaucracy gone amok, which is a nice foil to the inmates trapped in her web. Suicide Squad can definitely be put down as ano ther sinker for DC, but in truth it’s the best effort they’ve put forth so far. Amongst all the comic book movies that have dropped, Suicide Squad might be just another reminder that just because it’s based on a comic book and borrows from all the right places, that doesn’t mean it’s gonna work. People have to care about the product they’re making and not assume the formula will work itself out naturally. Nolan’s Dark Knight is evidence of this as it was highly innovative upon its release both in character development and thematically. Squad does indulge finally in much needed humor which has been lacking from the DC universe, but it feels like a mad-dash toward comedy that doesn’t appear complete yet. Nice try, guys. You got close this time but not close enough. Final Grade: D+ (but in the realm of DC movies: B)
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH BY ARRAN WRIGHT Grant Kwiecinski, better known by his stage name GRiZ, is taking the music world by storm, and I bet you didn’t even know it yet. With his latest full-length album making waves, climbing the charts, and soundtracking some prime-time television and commercials, the Detroit native is breathing new life into the music game. Bringing a new vision to electronic music by incorporating an old school Motown feel, GRiZ has an electro-funk style that is unmistakably all his own. With his own self-made and self-run label, AllGoodRecords, bringing in artists such as The Floozies, Muzzy Bear, Freddy Todd, and Big Wild, GRiZ seems to be expanding the groove family and introducing a whole new era of funk. The energy and love that GRiZ puts out on stage is undeniable. If you should get the opportunity to see this genius of sound live, take it! His stellar stage designs, his graphics, the guest appearances from fellow label mates, soulful saxophone solos, and his personal brand of groove and flow get the crowd hype for him every time. It is most definitely a show that cannot be missed, and fortunately you won’t have to…because he’s EVERYWHERE! Despite running his own label, working on PT. 2 of his Chasing the Golden Hour Mix Tape, and playing his own “Good Will Prevail” tour, he is at pretty much every festival this year including Moonrise Festival, Outside Lands, and Dancefestopia to name a few . After his busy summer, GRiZ will also be returning to Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado this October where I will get to see one of his most incredible shows ever. He is a true ambassador of positive vibes, which is probably why he has such incredibly loyal fans. He even released his last album on BitTorrent for free, yet Say It Loud still managed to make it to the top of every dance/electric chart. Go check out GRiZ on Soundcloud, Spotify, or just download his albums. Visit his website, www.mynameisgriz.com, find out where he is on tour, and go see him. Expand your music library and experience a pioneer of new funk. Most importantly…. “Show Love. Spread Love.”
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How To Survive Your First Year At Ecu BY BETSY WENTWORTH
With another eventful year beginning at East Carolina University, I found myself thinking about all of the things I wish someone had told me before I came here. Starting your first semester away from home, fresh out of the military, or coming from community college can be difficult. I know at least for me, ECU was a culture shock. Here are all of the things I learned the hard way, and I hope that you don’t have to. Don’t bring alcohol or drugs into the dorms! Unless you’re over 21, don’t have alcohol in your dorm. Your RA WILL do checks of your room, and possession and underage drinking charges are something that can be easily avoided. No one cares about what you did in high school! Seriously...no one cares. You were popular? Awesome, tell your future children. Unless you started an epic social movement, or you were a child celebrity that just wanted a normal life after stardom, no one cares. College is the era AFTER high school, so if you didn’t like who you were in high school, here’s your chance to reinvent yourself! Don’t be discouraged by rude people! Taking everything seriously in college is a waste of time. Yes, there will be rude people, but most people are generally friendly. Talk to a random stranger, you never know who you’ll meet. GVM | 23
Make as many friends as possible! I cannot stress this enough! Not everyone you meet will be your eternal best friend until you die, but in order to MEET those people, you have to go through some crappy ones. Say hi to everyone, be friendly to everyone, and never underestimate people. The staff are people too! Those older people you see walking around in light blue shirts DO have souls. Some of the nicest people I have met at ECU have been the staff. Remember, most people brush them off and don’t take the time out of their day to even ask them how they’re doing; be that one person a day who does. They could have a lot of wisdom to offer. Wear what you want, and be who you want! Like I said, college is a chance to reinvent yourself, so be who you REALLY want to be! To this day, I still get judgmental looks for my eccentric outfits and generally goofy behavior, but they are outweighed by the compliments and great people I’ve met by being the person I really am. Go outside! There are so many things to experience on and off campus. Just by exploring campus, you can find so many things you never thought you would. If you like being outside anyways, ECU is a fantastic place to be. Just a few blocks away from campus, you can go running, biking or walking on the Greenway. The trails run behind neighborhoods, the dog park and through the
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woods. You can also take the bus to North Rec! There, you can go kayaking, play sand volleyball, or just enjoy the manmade beach. Experience EVERYTHING! There are countless opportunities for great memories at ECU, and not all of them revolve around going downtown. This month ECU Football will be starting back again, so get your tickets early! There are many on-campus events like Barefoot on the Mall, movies shown by the Student Activities Board, and the Polar Bear Plunge in the Spring. If you explore downtown, you’ll find live music (Crossbones Tavern & Tavern on 4th are excellent for live music!), and Freeboot Friday on the Fridays of home football games. Stock up on rain gear! Had I known how much it rains in Greenville, I honestly would have bought a canoe. Having a good sturdy umbrella, rain jacket, and waterproof shoes will make such a difference! There will be weeks where it will rain every single day, and you’re going to want to be prepared. Be prepared for the dorms! Living in the dorm was an experience in itself. Keeping all of your stuff organized will make your life much easier. The dorm shower “myths” that you’ve heard...are
NOT myths. Buy shower shoes, and expect the unexpected. Get a shower caddy and a bath robe! If you’re shy now, you probably won’t be by October. Also, if you plan on using the internet a lot, you may be better off paying for your own internet. Dorm internet can be very unreliable, especially during peak hours. Don’t underestimate your classes! Most of your classes will seem easy at first, but rest assured, they will catch up with you. Even intro classes are usually jam-packed with information, and even though it sounds easy, it can be a lot to remember! Studying really does pay off. Don’t push it off until the last minute. Studying a little bit at a time throughout the week, and starting that exam study guide early will make you much happier in the end. Study in the library! This is something many of us have learned the hard way. Trying to study in your room, or even your apartment later on, is one of the most pointless and infuriating things ever. With so many distractions so easily available (especially your bed), getting everything done becomes much more difficult. Go to the library,
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Local girl’s favorite band sends her a surprise after family’s home is destroyed by fire BY LINDSAY OLIVER AT WITN.COM But 12-year-old Carley Edwards was able to get a short distraction during that tough time in June, all thanks to her favorite band. Carley’s mother, Deborah, says her family was recently robbed and their Macclesfield home was destroyed in a fire. After seeing a post on Facebook about the family, G-Vegas Magazine owner Kevin Howard decided to try and do something to help them. Howard says what touched him the most was reading about Carley finding her Parmalee poster destroyed in the rubble of her home. He says that’s when he reached out to the award-winning band from the east, who made it just a bit easier for Carley and her family to get through the tough time. Parmalee sent a video to Carley and a care package full of signed memorabilia. “You would never think something like that would happen, or this,” Carley says. “There are a lot more good people in the world than there are bad, and the good will overcome the bad always,” Deborah says. “I know the good Lord looks out for all of us.” Howard says he’s just honored that G-Vegas Magazine was able to be a part of this act of community service.
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VENUES List of entertainment venues, Restaurants, and nightclubs In Greenville NC. ■ Tavern on 4th
110 E 4th Street Greenville, NC 27858
■ Dickinson Avenue Public House 703 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 689-6388
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431 South Evans Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 321-1550
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■ Buffalo Wild Wings 426 E Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-9191 ■ Tie Breakers
1920 B Smythewyck Dr. Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 439-0555
■ Buccaneer Music Hall 2120 East Fire Tower Road Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 756-8474
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120 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC (252) 757-3034
1914 Turnbury Drive Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 355-7956 www.ajmcmurphys.com
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■ Club 519
■ Crossbones Tavern
■ Satellite Pizza & Grill
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■ The Way
■ Grumpy’s
■ Pantana Bob’s
■ The Blackened Kraken
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■ Trollingwood Taproom & Brewery
■ 5th Street Distillery
521 Cotanche Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-1666 www.chicosrestaurant.com
519 Cotanche Street, Greenville, NC (252) 752-4313
200 E. 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 689-6465
218 E. 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 689-6750
513 Cotanche Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 757-3778
511 Cotanche Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 329-9991
■ Sup Dogs
213 East 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752-7682 www.supdogs.com
316 Greenville Blvd SW Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 353-5995 www.hooters.com
114 E 5th St, Greenville. NC (252) 689-6199
301 S Jarvis Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-2774
111 East 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 758-2774
123 East 5th Street Greenville, NC 27858 252.215.8822
707 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC 27834 (252) 210-6295
■ Tapped
650 E Fire Tower Rd, Winterville, NC 28590 (252) 689-6455 GVM | 30
GVM | 31