Good morning, Greenville.

Owls Wildlife Center in Greenville is asking local residents for donations to support care for injured animals and fund its rescue programs this week.

A Greenville woman recounted panic on an American Airlines flight from RDU to Virginia that made an emergency landing on Jul.

31 due to a steering malfunction (passengers were shaken by the incident).

Local retailers report a rise in lettuce sales today amid a cyclospora outbreak that has raised consumer concerns over imported produce safety.

Shoppers are turning to local options to ensure freshness and support local farms.

Young students in a summer camp presented creative STEAM projects (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at a final symposium Friday in Greenville.

The camp founders, sisters Saanvi and Anya Kumar, will continue their mission with a book launch, Data Dividend, on Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m.

FBI and EPA warned that cyber attackers targeted over 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota last week, and Greenville Utilities said it has tested its defenses to protect customer data + water operations.

ECU Health’s Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program and local partners held a hot car safety event outside Kohl’s this week to show how quickly vehicle temperatures rise and to remind residents not to leave children, seniors, or pets unattended in cars.

Amid a state cyclosporiasis outbreak topping 700 cases, Eastern Carolina shoppers are turning to locally grown hydroponic lettuce from Briley’s Farm Market in Pitt County — grown in a controlled greenhouse in Grifton.

Health officials advise washing produce and trimming damaged areas for added safety.

Greenville Mayor P.J.

Connelly is absent from today's Little League Softball World Series opening at Elm Street Park (he has his daughter playing in a Southeast regional tournament), while locals look forward to a competitive event featuring international teams and a strong economic boost.

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.