Good morning, Greenville.

Goose Creek state park held its first polar plunge event on New Year’s Day — locals jumped into icy waters to start the year.

Organizers say the event could become an annual community tradition.

On Thursday, hundreds gathered at Fleet Feet in Greenville for the Restart 5K Fun Run to start 2026; runners brought pet food for the pantry + worked toward healthy goals in an event that grew from 12 participants to over 200 in 15 years.

ECU Health Medical Center welcomed its first New Year’s baby of 2026 on Jan.

1 when baby Hudson Duran was born at 7:30 a.m.; the hospital said mother Alyssa Mercer and father Harley Duran (Snow Hill) are doing well.

Beach Floyd - The Pink Floyd Experience

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's greatest hits with Beach Floyd.

K-POP GOLDEN SHOW

4-8 p.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Family-friendly event — Dance to the beats of K-Pop with dazzling performances and unexpected twists.

Wizard of Oz Ballet Performance

6-9 p.m. — Wright Auditorium — $20 General Admission, $35 Early Priority Seating — Experience an original ballet adaptation of a classic tale while supporting breast cancer awareness.

The Haymakers Concert

8:30-11:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the lively tunes of The Haymakers in a vibrant theater setting.