Good morning, Greenville.

An ECU garbage truck struck two food delivery robots near the old library at 3:00 p.m. today (affecting its air brakes) as the devices operated by Starship Technologies and Grubhub became inoperable in a surprising campus incident.

Judges at ECU’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship picked six teams from ten after the second-round pitch contest, and the finalists will work with coaches to refine their ideas.

The final round is set for April 15 (offering over $240,000 in cash and services).

On Monday at South Central High School, the Pitt County School Board asked state lawmakers for help with funding and staffing as it presented nearly $1 billion in requests for teacher pay, recruitment, and school safety; lawmakers said delays in the state budget may slow progress.

The City of Greenville is launching a limited on-demand ride service for residents traveling in northern Greenville.

The new service will soon offer an alternative to scheduled routes + improve local mobility.

East Carolina University researcher Dr. Cheryl Kovar released a study showing 13% of teens in five local counties face reproductive coercion (through contraceptive sabotage and pregnancy pressure); the report finished Feb.

16 will help local health teams plan new support programs.

Thirty-two-year-old Zachary Whitfield from Pinetops is set to have his colon removed at ECU Health on Wednesday after being diagnosed with cancer weeks ago.

He hopes sharing his story encourages timely colonoscopies for those with a family history + promotes early screening.

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.