Good morning, Greenville.

Today, ENC Dairy Queen in Greenville holds Miracle Treat Day, donating one dollar per Blizzard sold to help children at Maynard Children’s Hospital.

Twenty-six ECU undergraduates shared their summer research at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium at ECU, where they showed projects in areas like AI for dental care and public health studies on mosquitoes.

The event helped students gain skills for future careers.

Recent rainfall totals between 3 and 6 inches improved drought conditions in Eastern NC as nearly all counties dropped one level and coastal areas became drought free.

Forecasters expect another 1 to 2 inches (late this weekend to early next week) to boost the recovery further.

The City of Greenville proposes a restaurant on 1.4 acres of Town Common (former WOOW radio tower site), and recent input sessions show divided opinions on community access and healthy dining offerings.

A final session is held today at City Hall, with findings set for Council review in September.

Local officials hosted a hot car safety demonstration in Greenville yesterday, July 30, to teach simple ways to keep children and pets safe in warm cars.

Community experts offered hands-on tips and advice to help residents keep their loved ones secure during hot weather.

ECU graduate student Holly Maschenik is researching ways to weaken bacterial defenses to help improve treatments for infections and cancer.

With guidance from physics professor Dr. Yong-Qing Li (her mentor), she experiments with Bacillus subtilis, combining physics and biology to develop new antibiotic and radiation techniques.

Dove, a laid-back cat who enjoys bird watching, is ready for adoption at Saving Graces 4 Felines in Greenville; the adoption fee is $95 (cash only) with a good vet reference required.

Potential adopters can visit the shelter to meet her and start the process for a forever home.

The Ayden-Grifton Chargers (after an 8–5 season) will get a fresh look this fall as eight positions are replaced and Jace Martin battles for quarterback while Loyalty Fuller fills in.

They will open at home for Princeton then face North Pitt, Fike, North Lenoir and D.H. Conley in non-conference play.

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.