Good morning, Greenville.

Grady-White Boats has been given to a perpetual purpose trust that will honor Eddie Smith Jr.'s commitment to customers, employees, and the local community.

The executive team will run operations while profits (95%) fund a new nonprofit for education, healthcare, conservation and community projects; final steps finish by Aug. 1.

Magnolia Arts Center is set to host the Senior Showcase Talent Show, giving local seniors a stage to share their talents.

The event will feature live performances soon at the center.

Back-to-school shopping in Greenville shows rising prices as school supplies have climbed over 20% while overall inflation stays near 3.5%.

Parents face tougher budgets and economists advise comparing prices and checking local clearance racks.

East Carolina University will use a $5 million state allocation to match each $31,250 gift for Chancellor’s Scholars endowments, awarding four annual $2,500 scholarships to 75 new students + the university aims to endow 300 scholarships by June 2028.

East Carolina University welcomed its largest ever Brody School of Medicine class (96 students) during orientation on July 20, chosen from over 2,500 applicants, with plans for a $265-million expansion project to boost medical education opening next summer.

Tomorrow, Pitt County Planning and Development will hold two sessions on home repair grants (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.) at the Pitt County Agricultural Center to help low-income homeowners learn about available rehabilitation services and contractor opportunities.

Pitt County officials have installed an all-way stop at a key intersection to improve traffic flow and driver safety.

The change took effect today to help local motorists navigate the area more easily.

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.