Good morning, Greenville.

The 29th annual Log a Load for Kids clay shoot is underway today at Hunters' Pointe Sporting Clays (506 Decoy Dr, Washington) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., raising funds for Greenville’s James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital.

On Friday, Rep. Murphy toured Nipro's new 550,000 sqft medical device facility on Old Creek Road outside Greenville, where the $398 million investment is set to create 232 jobs over five years.

The facility will roll out next-generation dialyzers and ultra-fine needles in 2027 (a boost for Eastern Carolina manufacturing).

Charles Newkirk, a welding instructor at Pitt Community College, earned statewide recognition from the NC Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center for excellence in STEM instruction in Winterville.

Pitt County teachers marched to Raleigh on May 1 at the 'Kids Over Corporations' rally — urging increased funding for public schools in the region.

Pitt County Eagle Scout Daniel Mills built bat boxes at River Park North on May 1 to protect endangered bats in their new maternity season.

One box (holding up to 400 bats) is his final step to earning the Distinguished Conservation Service Award.

D.H. Conley finished their season with a 12-0 win over J.H.

Rose Friday evening as they improved to 20-1; Kendall Howard pitched a shutout and hit a bases-clearing triple in the 4th inning, and the team will now enter the 7A playoffs as the East's top seed.

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.

Future Islands Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of Future Islands live.

Shelter From The Storm with Last Fair Deal

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $15 to $18.55 — Experience a night of live music with Shelter From The Storm and Last Fair Deal.

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a nostalgic trip back to the 90s with heartfelt tributes to the music of the Dave Matthews Band.