Good morning, Greenville.

A truck carrying about 48,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies was donated by the Piedmont Girl Scout Council to Support Our Troops, and volunteers organized the boxes today.

Several dozen protesters gathered this afternoon at Ballard Hall and marched to the student center on East 10th Street to demand stronger action on campus sexual assaults—while ECU said no student has been charged and police reported that victim non-cooperation has limited their investigations.

Lockdown at Eastern Correctional Institution in Greene County ended after an inmate and three staff members were hospitalized Saturday from exposure to an unknown hazardous substance—state detectives are waiting for toxicology results and no arrests have been made.

ECU students gathered outside Ballard Residence Hall on April 2nd to protest alleged sexual assaults on campus and marched past the Student Center to demand accountability from the university.

ECU Police monitored the protest to ensure it remained calm—following multiple assault reports on campus.

Marine Corps veteran Geoff Anthony is a retired colonel and now a graduate student at ECU—blending his military service with maritime studies while preparing for underwater archaeology of a lost World War II aircraft in Faro, Portugal.

He honors his grandfather by investigating his crash and has created a scholarship to support future students—continuing his commitment to service and history.

ECU students gathered on campus Wednesday to protest after Faith Pellini, who posted a viral TikTok accusing a man of rape and sexual assault, did not show up for the rally—students said the protest proved victims are being silenced and urged ECU to do more.

Pellini, who was arrested twice and is now out of jail, remains a controversial figure on campus.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit against the federal government challenging its termination of $11 billion in healthcare funding that cut over $230 million from local programs—claiming the funds are congressionally appropriated and the cuts are unlawful.

Greenville Neighborhood and Business Services and Koinonia Community Solutions are working to help eastern Carolinians find affordable housing as home prices rise and existing sales stay low — experts predict a 3% increase in prices and tougher market conditions.

The programs include downpayment assistance, home repair support, and rental options — aimed at helping families buy or keep their homes.

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.

New Age Phonograph Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Christy's Euro Pub — Cost info not specified — Experience the unique blend of rock and blues by New Age Phonograph in a lively pub setting.

Jurassic Quest 2025

3 PM - 12 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience life-sized dinosaurs at an interactive family-friendly exhibit.

Mr. Sipp Live in Concert

6:00-9:30 p.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Experience the soulful magic of Mississippi Blues with Mr. Sipp performing live.