Good morning, Greenville.

Friends and family are raising funds to help the mother of a young firefighter from Edgecombe and Pitt counties who drowned while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos and whose fundraiser will cover needed expenses.

Leonard Williams, Jr., a 36-year-old Crips Gang member from Greenville, pleaded guilty in February to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and to possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug activity, and controlled buys and a Ward Street raid in August uncovered drugs and a handgun that led to his six-year federal sentence.

On the Border, a popular Eagles tribute band, will perform its biggest hits in the fourth Concert on the Common tomorrow in Greenville.

The free event features food trucks and cold beverages from the Greenville Junior League (dogs are welcome and coolers are not allowed).

Four ECU engineering students developed a new protective attachment for prosthetic feet to help amputees in the Ivory Coast and will take the prototypes on a July mission trip with nonprofit Lev Legacy in Kinston.

The team tested 10 design ideas to balance cost against durability—refining the product for harsh, red clay terrain.

East Carolina University and Pitt Community College signed a bilateral agreement that guarantees Pitt graduates with an AAS in one of 14 technology programs and at least a 2.0 GPA admission into ECU’s BSIT program—allowing them to transfer up to 75 credit hours for faster degree completion and career advancement. The program offers seven concentrations, with five available online, and builds on ECU’s nationally recognized transfer model.

Recycling & Disposal Solutions will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and plant tour on June 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its new site at 803 Staton Road in Greenville— the site will begin full operations on Monday, June 30.

Pitt County announced that design firms can submit proposals for a new park at Pitt County Office Park until July 1, and proposals will be reviewed on July 8 with final scope and fee proposals due on July 16+ the project has a planned budget of 1 million dollars and requires detailed specifications for trails, playgrounds, and park amenities.

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.

A Tribute to The Doors

8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Check the event page for pricing — Experience the authentic sound of The Doors with The Ultimate Doors tribute band.