Good morning, Greenville.

Downtown Greenville Partnership received the 2026 Downtown Excellence Award from the North Carolina Downtown Development Association for its Dickinson Giveaway.

The event (designed to revitalize the corridor) gave out 1,120 free $20 gift cards to local businesses and boosted the local economy.

A Pitt County home was gutted by a late morning fire yesterday, and two dogs were rescued from the blaze.

Gas prices have climbed to $4 a gallon today, pushing many Greenville drivers to alter their fueling habits + buy smaller amounts or shop for lower prices.

Local stations report that the higher cost is also lowering in-store sales as customers focus on filling up.

Biologist Katherine Etchison discovered a small colony of endangered Indiana bats in Nantahala National Forest — the first sighting in NC since 2015.

She tagged two reproductive females and counted 24 bats leaving the roost as she plans additional study steps.

Carolina Coastal Railway has delayed closing the Arlington Boulevard crossing in the Medical District due to a rain forecast this week.

The closure will start July 29 through Aug. 2 (weather permitting) and signed detours will guide motorists around the affected area.

Crews will begin resurfacing County Home Road at the Highway 102 intersection on Wednesday as they work in phases through Worthington Crossroads & Bells Chapel Road.

Drivers should expect lane closures and delays until work finishes by Aug. 10, weather permitting.

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.