Good morning, Greenville.

The Greenville Community Shelter is now welcoming residents at 1 p.m. today (instead of 6 p.m.) to help beat dangerous heat and provide water along with 134 beds for those in need.

A stray squirrel caused a power outage that left thousands of GUC customers without electricity in Pitt County on Friday, Jul.

17; crews are working to restore service and ensure safety.

Rudy Alexander’s legacy at ECU is honored when Wright Auditorium’s green room is named after him and a new scholarship fund is unveiled to support local students + his 65th season series begins in September with season tickets on sale Aug.

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ECU’s Physician Assistant Studies program joined the Brody School of Medicine on July 1 to boost collaboration & hands on training for future health professionals in eastern North Carolina.

The move set the stage for stronger interdisciplinary education and workforce development.

PCC announced a new Wilson O.

Allsbrook Memorial Endowed Scholarship to help students in electronics engineering programs this fall and reminded parents to register soon for Explore Summer Camps offering hands-on career activities.

UnitedHealthcare extended network access to ECU Health hospitals for employer-sponsored, Medicare Advantage, and individual family plan clients through early August — with differing end dates of Aug.

6 by UnitedHealthcare and Aug. 7 by ECU Health as talks continue for a long-term agreement.

Saving Graces 4 Felines in Greenville is finding forever homes for adoptable Tater Tot, a playful cat who loves snuggles.

Prospective adopters must pay a 95-dollar fee and provide a vet reference while cats are spayed + vaccinated and tested for feline diseases.

Chancellor Philip Rogers closed on his new 4,000 sqft home a couple of weeks ago (priced at $1.2 million) roughly 9 miles from main campus between Greenville and Grimesland after ECU shifted to a housing stipend plan.

Greenville NC Comic Con 2026

10 AM – 5 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Artist tables from $65, Vendor booths from $125 — Explore a vibrant showcase of comics, art, and fandom.