Good morning, Greenville.

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, the owners of Sawyer’s Fun Park at 5120 Corey Road will appear before the Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission to seek annexation and rezoning for an expansion featuring a 28-bay driving range and a 36-hole mini golf course (designed to reduce noise and light pollution).

ECU’s Summer Movies on the Lawn returns to campus this summer with a series of outdoor film screenings.

Community members will enjoy movies under the stars on ECU grounds.

Pitt Community College earned VIQTORY’s Military Friendly seal for its tailored support of service members and families.

The college invites new students to register for upcoming orientation sessions in its Craig F. Goess Center (Davenport Multipurpose Room) ahead of the fall semester starting Aug. 14.

More than 500 Pitt County Schools seniors celebrated their graduations Friday at Minges Coliseum.

School leaders including Superintendent Steve M. Lassiter Jr. encouraged them by saying (you've got this) as they stepped into the next chapter.

East Carolina University and construction partners held a topping-out ceremony on Thursday, Jun.

12 for the new Brody Center for Medical Education ($265M investment). The seven-story building is scheduled to open next summer and will train more rural physicians.

ECU hosted its 7th Spring Pharma Conference June 2-3 to spotlight regional innovation and secure a $6.5 million federal investment for its Eastern Region Pharma Center (boosting workforce training).

In May, nine Pitt County science teachers earned master’s degrees through an ECU partnership with a three-year teaching commitment.

Starting with the Class of 2027, Pitt County Schools will change the graduation speaker selection process at ceremonies held at Minges Coliseum to consider factors beyond class rank.

The new policy will still recognize top performers while opening the chance for different students to address their peers.

ECU Health received a $1.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment to join the Maternal Infant Health Carolinas initiative — the hospital will pilot H.E.A.R.

4 Mamas and Babies in partnership with MUSC and UNC-Chapel Hill to better support mothers and infants.

Greenville Utilities will switch its water disinfectant from chloramines to chlorine from June 15 to July 27.

Officials say customers might notice a change in taste or smell but the water remains safe.

Dr. Anne Eldridge of Animal Hospital of Pitt County warns that pets exchange heat faster than people, so owners should limit walks to early mornings or late evenings, keep them hydrated, and watch for signs like heavy panting (a sign of overheating) today.

At BIG ROCK DAY 5, most boats remained docked Thursday after no marlin were brought to scales near local docks.

Local fishermen say the low catch may affect plans for upcoming outings.

July 4th Celebration

6-9 p.m. — Town Common — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, and a spectacular fireworks show.