Good morning, Greenville.

Area Independence Day celebrations span from tonight to Saturday across Greenville and nearby towns.

In Greenville, festivities kick off Saturday at 6 p.m. along First Street, featuring live music, food trucks and bounce houses before fireworks at dusk.

Due to rising temperatures today, mobile food trucks and outdoor vendors in Greenville report fewer walk-up customers and some owners cancel operations to protect workers (using shade and water to cope).

A video showed fireworks lighting up Farmville on Friday night as residents celebrated Fourth of July festivities.

The display was captured during a special livestream.

The Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab in Greenville is preserving colonial artifacts from Halifax and Brunswick Town with new treatments ahead of Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest at the State Capital.

Head Conservator Kimberly Kenyon said the work will protect items for future exhibits (including Revolutionary War relics).

Ellen Walston of ECU Health’s Safe Kids Pitt County said families should supervise children closely this Fourth of July weekend to prevent injuries from fireworks, water activities, and extreme heat — she recommends staying within arm's reach and using safe alternatives like glow sticks.