Good morning, Greenville.

Yesterday, police arrested Thelma Green, a 64-year-old resident at her apartment on Fleming Street after finding cocaine and drug paraphernalia; she now faces charges including drug trafficking and is held at Pitt County Jail on a $200,000 bond with a court hearing scheduled for this afternoon.

A 29-year-old man was arrested by ECU Health Police outside ECU Health Medical Center at 8:00 p.m. April 30 for possessing an AK-47-style pistol + he remains in jail on a $5,000 bond while officials confirmed there was no threat to the public.

Helen Holloway, a 5th-grade teacher at Wintergreen Intermediate School with 18 years of experience, was named Teacher of the Week — local nominations praised her engaging lessons and commitment to her students.

North Carolina fell to 43rd in the nation for average teacher pay on April 30 as teachers earned about $14,000 less than the national average + education leaders urge the state to shift priorities to attract quality educators.

Van Smith, president of ECU Health Community Hospitals, was elected as an at-large delegate to the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board 3 and will serve until Dec.

31 — he will bring 25 years of health care leadership experience to help improve rural access in eastern North Carolina.

On April 30, the American Cancer Society held a private event in Greenville to recognize ECU Health’s partnership for the McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge, the only Hope Lodge in North Carolina that offered 4,785 free nights to cancer patients last year.

The facility opened in 2002, provides 20 guest rooms, a library and community spaces for patients living over 40 miles from treatment centers — a benefit that helps offset high travel and lodging costs as ECU Health treats over 80,000 patients a year.

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.

Differently Abled Fun Fair

11 AM – 3 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Free entry — Experience a thrilling day of fun and excitement at the DAFF SPEEDWAY Edition.