Good morning, Greenville.

Log a Load for Kids will soon return to ENC as a community event to support local children.

Organizers plan to offer detailed volunteer instructions + donation drop-off guidance soon, so residents can prepare to help.

Local festival Ride the Greenwave offers Greenville musicians and music fans a dedicated space to share live music; performances will begin soon at a community venue to showcase local talent.

East Carolina University art students showcased and sold artwork during the School of Art and Design’s Studio Crawl on Apr.

8 at Jenkins Fine Arts Center Studios (their creative space) while practicing business skills as participation nearly doubled from last year.

D.H. Conley High School will present its production (The Addams Family) later this week in its auditorium.

Community members are invited to attend and support local student talent.

Greenville gardeners start the season under drought conditions that limit water access.

Experts advise residents to conserve water & choose drought-tolerant plants.

Drivers should plan for detours starting Monday, April 20 when construction begins on new roundabouts at the NC 43 and US 264 interchange, with work scheduled to continue until July 1 + posted message boards and detour signs guiding traffic.

ECU students gathered at the Kappa Sigma house on campus Monday (April 20) to hear a faith-based message on suicide prevention from guest speaker Doug Elks, while local volunteers shared testimonials and planned outreach at NC State University.

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.