Good morning, Greenville.

The Humane Society of Eastern North Carolina will host its 10th A Night to Paws gala on May 3 at the Hilton in Greenville—an event that supports animal welfare and starts at 6 p.m. and runs until midnight.

Deputies identified Pamela Michele Whaley as the body found on April 3 at a vacant home on Blackjack Grimesland Road in Pitt County and they are investigating how the 57-year-old died.

Tomorrow, a Dave Matthews tribute band, DMTB (returning from last year's show), will perform classic songs like Ants Marching, What Would You Say, and Crash Into Me at the Greenville Toyota Amphitheater.

The free concert draws fans seeking an enjoyable evening (food trucks and cold drinks from the Greenville Junior League will be available, though coolers are not allowed and dogs are welcome).

Entrepreneur and ECU alumnus John May ’93, a Greenville native, will deliver the spring commencement address on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium — he founded CORE Industrial Partners and remains an active supporter of ECU.

At a Greenville event, 16 ECU IMBA students met with local and national employers at the Set Sail event where they received medallions and stoles to mark their achievements; they will begin their summer internships in Greenville, the Triangle, and New York after spring commencement in early May — organizers said this prepares them for successful careers.

East Carolina University will hold its spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with entrepreneur and ECU alumnus John May ’93— a Greenville native and managing partner of CORE Industrial Partners— set to deliver the keynote address before more than 4,600 graduates, families, and friends.

Local conservation and education groups are hosting Earth Day events to fight pollution and climate change—55 years after the modern environmental movement began.

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.

Mid Atlantic Reptile Expo

10 AM – 5 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Free for children 12 and under — Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and discover your new pet companion.

Make-N-Take Stained Glass Workshop

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Emerge Gallery & Art Center — Cost per project — Create your own stained glass piece while learning techniques in a supportive environment.