Good morning, Greenville.

Greenville has partnered with non-profit Book Harvest to collect donated books that will support children’s literacy.

The drive invites local donors to help young readers explore new adventures—an open call as the community embraces winter.

Ribbion will host a ribbon cutting today in Greenville for a new animal shelter that is set to improve local pet care services.

State and local leaders announced a $950,000 grant for a Bethel family of four to rebuild their aging home, an investment that will help keep residents in the area.

Duke Energy is staging 500 crews from Florida and setting up 22 basecamps across North Carolina to prepare for a winter storm that may cause icy roads and slow repairs today.

The company urges residents to avoid downed power lines and to report outages with its mobile app.

The Pitt Community College Foundation invites prospective fall students, including high school seniors and current Pitt students, to apply for scholarships for 2026-27 starting Feb.

1 in Winterville.

A winter storm is expected to hit today with up to a half-inch of ice along and west of Highway 17, prompting crews to brine roads and warn of power outages from ice-laden limbs.

Residents are urged to prepare with enough food, water, and medicine before hazardous travel.

NCDOT crews treated main roads on Thursday and high-volume secondary roads on Friday in Pitt County ahead of weekend winter weather.

They applied 85,000 gallons of brine (and advised drivers to remain cautious despite forecasts showing less ice).

Today, crews at Pitt-Greenville Airport + the National Guard are preparing for a winter storm with procedures designed to keep operations safe amid hazardous conditions.

Officials advise travelers to exercise caution as support measures unfold.

An ENC cervical cancer survivor stressed the need for early screening at a local health event on Friday, Jan.

23 (she shared her personal experience to motivate timely checks for better outcomes). Her words aim to boost awareness and encourage proactive health measures.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched the 'I Gave Birth' campaign on Friday, Jan.

23 to help new moms in the critical fourth trimester—providing visual alert bracelets at participating hospitals so families and emergency responders know a mother is at high risk.

Boys basketball games in the area finished with close wins as Farmville Central beat Greene Central 64-62, J.H.

Rose edged D.H. Conley 68-66, and New Bern overcame South Central 71-61, with Tobia Moye hitting a clutch game-winner.

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.

The 35th Annual Used Book Sale by Friends of SML

4-8 p.m. — Greenville Convention Center — Membership required for early access — Browse thousands of used books and media at this community favorite.

Hank & Pattie Electric Duo: Electric Boogaloo

8 p.m. — Christy's Euro Pub — No cover — Experience an experimental, electric string show in Greenville.

Valentine's Day Craft Activities

10 AM – 12 PM — Farmville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate love with crafts like mini bouquet arranging at the library.

Book Club at SML

11 a.m. — Sheppard Memorial Library — Free entry — Discuss favorite reads while enjoying sweet treats and coffee.