Good morning, Greenville.

NCDOT crews worked overnight to clear black ice on roads across eastern North Carolina this morning.

Local officials advise drivers in Greenville and nearby areas to drive slowly + maintain a safe following distance until temperatures rise.

A state report showed that North Carolina schools experienced fewer reportable crimes for the 2024-2025 school year, with many counties recording minimal violent incidents and reduced controlled substance reports.

An outage along Dickinson Avenue is affecting 900 customers as the Greenville Utilities Commission said power will be restored in several hours.

Officials have not yet determined the cause of the outage.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that two Pitt County roads will close next week for bridge culvert replacements, with a section of Whichard Road near Sycamore Church Road closing on Feb.

9 (reopening Feb. 20) and a section of Black Jack Simpson Road closing on Feb. 10 (reopening Feb. 27); drivers should use alternate routes.

Riley's Army is hosting the Knockout Pediatric Cancer event in Greenville to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.

The event will feature community activities and offer local residents a way to support young patients.

MrBeast teased on Instagram Feb.

5 that he will spend $100M on ECU Football, sparking local chatter about potential team investments. Fans are watching closely as more details may emerge.

The Queen Anne's Revenge ultramarathon is set for Feb.

21 in Greenville and will offer a challenging course for runners of all levels, with more details to follow.

Greenville native Tommy Paul will lead the U.S. tennis team in a Davis Cup Qualifier this weekend in Tatabanya, Hungary.

The 28-year-old (ranked 22nd by the ATP) will compete in a best-of-5 match series against Hungary on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

CoopStrong Four Miler

4-8 p.m. — Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC — Registration fees apply — Participate in a 4 mile run, Ruck, or fun walk to honor Nelson Cooper and support ALS research.

Live Well Half Marathon and Fun Run

7:30 a.m. — Town Common — Race entry varies — Participate in a marathon, 5K, or a fun run and enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit.