Good morning, Greenville.

Early Monday, a medical examiner confirmed that a Greenville dentist and his wife were killed when their private plane crashed near Pitt-Greenville Airport on March 14.

A New York man, 27-year-old Matthew Warren from Buffalo, was arrested on Monday, March 24th and charged with killing 36-year-old Rashawn Gray who died shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday near Rountree Road outside Ayden; he is held without bond.

Pitt County Emergency Management urges residents to be ready for spring storms that may bring strong winds, hail, and isolated flooding—residents should prepare an emergency backpack and download the Hyper-Reach app for timely alerts.

Officials stress that being weather-aware is key to keeping families safe as severe weather continues through spring and into summer.

On Monday night, the Greenville City Council voted 4—2 to file a lawsuit against Camping World for flying an oversized American flag and a flagpole 130 feet tall that violate city code.

The city will address zoning and pending code violations noted since Oct 31 after the company failed to appeal or pay fines.

Today, the intersection of Evans Street and Fifth Street closed as part of downtown Greenville’s BUILD Project that will upgrade sidewalks, brick crosswalks, traffic signals, site furnishings, and street trees over the next 3-4 months.

Downtown businesses remain open although only pedestrians can use the block of Evans Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street—drivers are advised to detour via Washington Street, Reade Circle, or Cotanche Street.

East Carolina University + local partners will host R U OK?

Day on March 26 with health fairs and mental health check-ins at campus and school locations. The initiative will reach over 50,000 students and employees to promote open conversations on mental well-being.

Local partners including the City of Greenville, ECU, Pitt County Schools, and local employers + the Greenville-Pitt Chamber of Commerce will host an R U OK?

Day event on March 26 to promote mental health awareness and encourage open conversation. The event will urge residents to check in on friends and family amid growing concerns over loneliness and mental illness.

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.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band Performance

6-10 p.m. — Town Common — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music dedicated to the beloved sounds of Dave Matthews Band.