Good morning, Greenville.

Officials at the NC Turnpike Authority warned Greenville residents about a rise in text scams that claim unpaid tolls and demand payment, noting that NC Quick Pass will never ask for payment by text—while the NC Department of Justice investigates the fraud and Attorney General Jeff Jackson urged people not to respond to unsolicited messages.

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office deputies enforced saturation patrols during St. Patrick’s Day as part of the Booze It and Lose It campaign, making 3 DWI arrests, 3 crime gun arrests, 6 drug violations and 4 child car seat violations — and they said patrols will increase as weather warms.

The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-2 to recommend denying the rezoning request for a 17-acre lot on Stantonsburg Road west of town for industrial development — the decision stops the plan to change the current zone.

Pitt-Greenville Airport announced it will hold a mandated emergency drill on March 29—seeking volunteers to act as victims during the exercise.

Operations Manager John Hanna explained the drill will simulate varied injuries to help emergency teams practice real-life scenarios.

Hunting and fishing fans can visit the Mid-Atlantic Hunting & Fishing Expo at the Greenville Convention Center starting tomorrow at 9 a.m.—the event will run on Saturday until 6 p.m. and on Sunday until 5 p.m. with over 100 booths, children’s activities, and seminars available; tickets cost $10 for adults while children 15 and under enter free.

Mid-Atlantic Hunting & Fishing Expo in Greenville

The Mid-Atlantic Hunting & Fishing Expo features a variety of vendors, educational seminars, and activities focused on hunting and fishing.

Mid-Atlantic Hunting and Fishing Expo

The 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Hunting and Fishing Expo features the latest in hunting and fishing gear, seminars, and hands-on activities aimed at fostering education and camaraderie among outdoor enthusiasts.

Billy Taylor Jazz Festival

7-8 p.m. | East Carolina University | Check event page for pricing | Celebrate jazz with performances from renowned artists and local school bands.

Spring Education Career Fair

The Spring Education Career Fair hosted by ECU Career Services will feature employers from various school districts recruiting students for education careers.

Greensprings StoryWalk - Book Rotation

8-10 a.m. — Green Springs Park — Free entry — Take a stroll through our StoryWalk and enjoy the magic of storytelling in the great outdoors.

PirateFest 2025

11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Town Common — Free entry — Celebrate 18 years of pirate-themed fun with arts, live music, and sword fighting.