Good morning, Greenville.

Beloved ballet teacher in Greenville retired today after nearly 50 years of teaching, marking the end of a distinguished career in local ballet that enriched the community’s arts scene.

Today, the National Forest Service said Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on all four national forests in North Carolina (including Croatan) due to dry, windy conditions.

Open burning and campfires outside developed recreation sites are banned to lower wildfire risk.

ECU Health hosted 'Quack Back at Cancer' Saturday morning to raise awareness about cancer prevention.

The one-mile walk along Lake Laupus at the ECU Health Sciences campus offered free screenings (including skin checks and colorectal kits) and educational resource stations.

ECU held its Annual Purple-Gold game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Saturday afternoon, where new quarterbacks led the offense on touchdown drives during the Pigskin Pig-Out festivities; the scrimmage ended 19-16 and ECU will begin summer conditioning ahead of fall camp.

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.

Baseball Game: East Carolina Pirates vs. Campbell

6-9 p.m. — Clark-LeClair Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience East Carolina University baseball and cheer for the Pirates as they take on Campbell in a thrilling matchup.

Obey Your Master: Metallica Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $12.50 to $27.40 — Experience an electrifying tribute to Metallica by an exceptional tribute band.