Good morning, Greenville.

The Goess family donated $20K during a concert on Thursday—when a local auto dealer took the stage—to help the children’s hospital.

Three individuals turned themselves in this week after a 50000 lb excavator was stolen from a construction site outside Ayden on April 21st and later found in Greensboro — Pitt County deputies charged Broderick Moore, Christine Cox, and Ron Mazon with felony larceny, obtaining property by false pretenses, and conspiracy while setting bonds of $50,000 for Moore and Cox and $5,000 for Mazon.

Police arrested 30-year-old Tiyez Dudley on June 13 after a shooting left a 32-year-old man seriously injured, and the victim was flown to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville — Dudley now faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

ECU Health Medical Center celebrated its 10th Project SEARCH graduating class — six students earned certificates after completing hands-on training in the hospital, which will help them in future work.

The program offers real hospital experience to build important career skills.

Senate Bill 50 (Freedom to Carry NC) passed in the House with a vote of 59 to 48 after passing in the Senate with a vote of 26 to 18; the bill lets U.S. citizens aged 18 and older carry concealed guns without permits, classes, or background checks and will be sent to Governor Stein for his signature.

Greenville City Council approved a $185.3 million operating budget to hire more public safety staff, launch a new affordable housing program and invest in community projects—this plan will guide city spending this fiscal year.

The budget was passed unanimously to boost safety and support for local residents.

Pitt Community College and the City of Greenville have partnered to boost affordable housing in West Greenville – the project will give more families a chance at quality homes – and plans are set to move forward soon.

An Evening with C Thomas Howell

7-10 p.m. — The State Theatre — VIP Meet & Greet available — Enjoy stories and insights from C Thomas Howell, star of The Outsiders, during a captivating Q&A session.

Cousins Maine Lobster at Pitt Street

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Pitt Street Brewing Company — Cost varies — Enjoy fresh lobster and craft beer on a Friday night in Greenville.

Tribute Concert: Greggie & the Jets Perform Elton John

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Town Common — Free admission — Experience the magic of Elton John's classics with a lively tribute from Greggie & the Jets.