Good morning, Greenville.

Saving Graces 4 Felines is offering Fez for adoption, a six-month-old kitten who is neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated.

The adoption fee is $95 (a good vet reference is needed) and the cat requires an indoor-only home.

Community volunteers will join the Spring Litter Sweep today to clean public spaces across Greenville, showing a shared effort to boost local pride.

Organizers say the event will strengthen community ties as residents work together for a cleaner environment.

ECU School of Theatre and Dance is staging a live adaptation of the classic Peanut comic strip on campus.

The production is set to debut soon and will bring beloved characters to life with colorful sets and dynamic performances.

Cyrille Aimée, a Grammy-nominated French jazz singer, will perform with ECU’s Jazz Ensemble at Wright Auditorium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. as part of the ECU Billy Taylor Jazz Festival (mixing jazz, pop, and Afro-Caribbean tunes) to highlight local musical talent.

An ECU economics professor said gas prices drove the biggest monthly inflation jump in six decades, with consumer prices rising 3.3% in March, according to the Labor Department.

Residents worry that continued high prices could strain budgets.

ECU researchers deepened industrial, educational and community partnerships during spring break on their annual bus tour (featuring a pirate vessel design that turned heads along U.S. 17).

The tour connected local industry with student learning in innovative ways.

A local elementary school in South Greenville has received a grant to refurbish its media center in time for National School Library month (upgrading student resources).

Farmville Central High School ended its modified lockdown this afternoon after school resource officers found no weapon on campus (around 4:00 p.m.) following a report of a student with a possible weapon.

ECU held Research and Creative Achievement Week from April 6 to 10, showcasing over 400 student and postdoctoral projects that build skills for future careers.

A keynote address — delivered by Nipro Americas’ chief operations officer in Greenville — praised ECU research for its local impact.

Baby Tristan, who was born at 1 lb 4 oz after a seven-month NICU stay, is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy for liver cancer and will need surgery soon.

A GoFundMe has been organized to help with the Moore family's medical — food and travel — costs while family stays.

ECU Health researchers conducted a pilot study to see if group treatment reduces knee osteoarthritis pain more effectively than traditional care.

The study involved 10 patients who attended sessions every other week that combined physical therapy, education, and dietary guidance at the ECU Health Family Medicine center.

A GoFundMe campaign (started yesterday) seeks funds for a baby born prematurely who is now fighting cancer.

The effort invites local support to help cover rising treatment costs.

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!

East Carolina Pirates Baseball Game

6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling baseball action as the Pirates face off against the Bulls in an exciting game day atmosphere.

Piratefest 2026

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Town Common — Free entry — Celebrate the 19th year of pirate festivities with arts, music, and sword fighting along the Tar River.

Spring Festival

9 AM – 4 PM — Homeplace Strawberries and More — $10 wristbands for kid activities — Enjoy strawberry picking, local vendors, and family fun with hayrides and homemade ice cream.

ECU Pirates vs. Rice Owls Baseball Game

6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the ECU Pirates battle the Rice Owls for an exciting night of baseball.