The City of Greenville would like to welcome you to the area. The City of Greenville is here to answer common questions and provide important information to new residents so that your move to Greenville will be successful. The following list contains important information for new residents:
Housing Assistance: Greenville has a variety of housing options for its residents. Whether you are looking to rent, lease, or buy, Greenville has a large variety of living options. To learn more about apartments and real estate in Greenville, click on one of the following links:
For apartments: www.apartments.com or www.myapartmentmap.com
For real estate: www.realtor.com
Driver's License: The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for issuing North Carolina residents with driver's licenses. Their office is located in the Carolina East Shopping Centre on Memorial Drive. For information on how you can obtain a North Carolina driver's license, call 830-3456, or click on the following link: http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/driver_services/drivingpublic/applying.html
License Plates: The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for issuing North Carolina License Plates to drivers. Greenville has two offices to serve you at 800 B Mall Drive in the Carolina East Centre, 756-5099; and at 2800 E. Tenth Street, 364-2796. For more information on how you can obtain a North Carolina License Plate for your vehicle, click on the following link: http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_services/licenseplates/plateObtain.html
Voter Registration: There are several ways to register to vote in the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, many local libraries, and agencies have voter registration forms available for voters to complete. To obtain specific information on how you can register to vote, click on the following link: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/
Utilities: Greenville Utilities Commission is the utility service provider for Greenville residents. Greenville Utilities is located at 401 South Greene Street. Click on the following link to obtain utility information: http://www.guc.com
Telephone Service: CenturyLink is the local phone service and internet service provider for Greenville. Click on the following link to obtain information about signing up for telephone service: http://centurylink.com
Cable Television & Internet Service: Suddenlink Communications is the local provider for cable television, telephone service, and high speed internet service for Greenville. Click on the following link to obtain information about the services that Suddenlink has to offer: http://www.suddenlink.com/
Sanitation, Garbage, & Recycling: The Sanitation Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for providing trash pickup and recycling services for residents located in the Greenville City Limits. To obtain information regarding trash pickup and recycling services, contact the Public Works Department at 252-329-4527 or click here.
Employment Opportunities: The City of Greenville offers great employment opportunities. Click here to view current job postings for the City of Greenville:
Education: The City of Greenville is located within the Pitt County School System, which offers a number of public schools for students K-12. There are two institutions for higher learning located in Greenville, East Carolina University and Pitt Community College, as well as a satellite campus for Shaw University.
Hospitals: Greenville is known for its outstanding health and medical facilities. Vidant Medical Center is among one of the finest and most advanced hospitals in the state. For information on Vidant and its services click on the following link:
http://www.vidanthealth.com
Religious Affiliations: Greenville is diverse in religious organizations and places of worship. To see a listing of local churches and religious affiliations, click on the following link: http://reflector.cookepublishing.com/religion-directory?tid=All
Shopping: Greenville offers a variety of shopping from department stores to specialty stores. To see a list of local shopping centers click on the following link: http://www.visitgreenvillenc.com/store_search.asp?
Dining: Greenville offers a huge selection of dining choices, from southern food to international cuisine. To see a list of local restaurants and dining selections, click on the following link: http://www.visitgreenvillenc.com/restaurant_search.asp
Local Newspaper: The Daily Reflector serves as Greenville's primary newspaper, offering residents local and national news coverage as well as entertainment and weather. To learn more about The Daily Reflector, click on the following link: http://www.reflector.com
Newcomers Club: The Newcomers Club of Greenville welcomes people new to Greenville at their luncheons on the second Wednesday of each month. They also sponsor activities to help newcomers learn about our city and make new friends. Call (252) 551-2020 for more information.
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