Good morning, Greenville.

Downtown Greenville hosts the 12th-annual Doggie Jams today at Five Points Plaza with live music by 2 Chainz and Cheat Codes, raising funds for the downtown partnership—event organizer Bret Oliverio said the long-planned concert is a major boost for the city.

Boviet Solar, a solar panel manufacturer expected to employ 900 people, celebrated its arrival in Greenville this week with an open house + ribbon-cutting event as it continues to build out its plant.

A Greenville woman was charged with 20 counts after stealing over $13,000 from two Bath & Body Works stores in Raleigh last November—court records show she was arrested in Pitt County and released on a $250,000 bond.

On April 12th, two children sleeping in an apartment on Masters Lane were injured by gunfire—one a 7-year-old with a shot ankle and one a 12-year-old with a graze—while a search warrant at suspect Daqavion Jackson’s home on Benjamin Drive revealed his father said the shooting was retribution for leaving his gang, and Jackson remains jailed on a $4 million bond.

SBI agents — with help from Robersonville and Greenville police — arrested 22-year-old Shy’Breon Glover on charges of attempted first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon after a February 1st shooting on Mae Street in Robersonville, and he is now held without bond at Copper Beech Apartments after surrendering around 1:00 p.m.

The Farmville Dogwood Festival kicked off on Thursday and runs through Sunday, offering rides, live music, food, and arts and crafts for families.

Opening ceremonies began at 6 p.m. on Thursday—live country music started at 6:30 p.m. and events through the weekend include a family fun night, BMX stunts, and a gazebo concert.

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.