Good morning, Greenville.

A local woman is volunteering to care for animals at a city shelter amid rising community needs.

Her ongoing support will help ease overcrowding and improve care for the pets.

The Federal Reserve kept short-term interest rates at 3.6% as food prices rose 2.4% and the producer price index reached a one-year high of 3.4%, with ECU Economics Professor Nicholas Rupp noting that higher oil and gas prices may drive grocery costs even higher in Greenville.

ECU business student Fabiana de la Rosa leads the National Association of Black Accountants chapter and balances academics, entrepreneurship, and leadership — a role that sharpens her time management skills and inspires her peers at ECU.

Alicia Fuller, a Pre-K teacher at Creekside Elementary in Winterville, is named Teacher of the Week for building a classroom where every child feels safe and valued.

She began as a teacher assistant before leading her own class, drawing inspiration from her grandmother’s in-home childcare program.

A Greenville school partnered with military units yesterday to launch a program that offers leadership training and career guidance for students (program details will be shared soon).

The collaboration aims to strengthen educational ties in the community.

Three longtime ECU faculty members—Dr. Colin S.

Burns, Dr. Allison S. Danell, and Dr. Jitka Virag—have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, highlighting ECU’s growing research prowess (with over 30 colleagues previously recognized). They will be honored at the academy’s annual conference in Los Angeles from June 1 to 4.

NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch early April with four astronauts, including Commander Reid Wiseman, sending the Orion spacecraft around the moon to test equipment ahead of Artemis III planned for a lunar landing in 2028.

ECU doctoral student Brendan Lake is recruiting rural heart failure patients for a low-salt diet study to help reduce hospital admissions in high-risk areas.

He presented the study at the Wellderly Health & Wellness Fair in Jones County.

Local animal shelters report a surge in kittens and puppies this season and will work with rescue groups to manage more adoptions (contact your local shelter for details).

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.

East Carolina Pirates vs. NC State Wolfpack

6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Enjoy a classic game day atmosphere as the Pirates face off against NC State in a thrilling baseball matchup.

Super Family Game Day 2026

11 AM – 3 PM — Greenville Museum of Art — $5+ — Experience a fun-filled day of games for the whole family at the museum!