Good morning, Greenville.

A main street conference held on Mar.

10 at ENC drew community + business leaders to discuss downtown revitalization. Organizers say the event provided valuable networking opportunities and set the stage for upcoming local initiatives.

Magnolia Arts Center in Greenville is set to stage Little Women: The Musical from tomorrow, Mar.

12 through Mar. 15 and again from Mar. 19 through Mar. 22, featuring two casts each weekend during Women’s History Month (ticket details available at local outlets).

ECU held its historic 10th annual Pirate Nation Gives on Mar.

4, raising over $12.2 million and drawing 2,800 donors + many first-time givers. Alumni led the fundraising to boost scholarships and drive innovation across the campus.

Pitt County Schools reported lower teacher turnover last year—a contrast to rising figures statewide—showing local stability as fewer teachers left compared to statewide trends.

East Carolina University will name its new training facility the Brody Center for Medical Education after a $10M gift from a supportive family — officials say the center will boost local medical training opportunities.

Local officials announced that millions will fund a new scholarship program aimed at expanding educational opportunities for Greenville students.

The program will open for applications soon to support college-bound students in the community.

The Winterville Town Council approved a temporary electric rate hike that will raise monthly bills from $45 to $55 starting March 15 until July 1 (a response to rising natural gas costs and a $766,000 budget shortfall).

The City has received $1.9 million in state funds for a flood mitigation and stream restoration project on Greenbriar Drive.

Officials plan to acquire property and begin construction to reduce flood risks in the area.

Inner Banks Home Builders Association joined Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County to break ground on two new homes in Farmville less than two weeks after families moved into the nonprofit’s other houses, adding affordable housing options for the area.

The Pirates won 11-0 Tuesday at Clark-LeClair Stadium.

The team improved its record to 9-7-1 with key plays from Jack Herring and strong pitching from Ryan Towers and Gavin Marley.

The Stews Concert

7-8 p.m. — The State Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Catch The Stews live for an energetic evening of music.

Greenville Anime-Fest 2026

10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Greenville by IHG — Ticket prices vary — A mecca for anime collectors in Greenville, North Carolina's vibrant convention scene.