Good morning, Greenville.

Gloria, a playful indoor kitten — friendly with other cats — is available for adoption at Saving Graces 4 Felines.

The $95 fee and a required vet reference are part of the process for families hoping to add a new pet.

One Step Closer Peer Support hosted a back-to-school giveaway in Greenville today, offering families backpacks filled with paper, pencils, and other school supplies while serving food and sharing details about additional assistance (like tutoring and financial help).

Local teens launched a nonprofit to provide trauma kits for Greenville residents after a personal tragedy and plan to distribute kits at community events soon (a mission aimed at saving lives).

Morris BBQ has begun rebuilding its downtown facility after recent damage.

Work is underway and local officials expect the project to restore the community favorite soon.

Invest Greenville’s 2026 Labor Trends Report shows manufacturing employment reached a nearly 20-year high in Pitt County with a 4 percent unemployment rate, while professional & technical services and construction are set to claim more new jobs over the next four years.

This growth signals a shift in the local job market.

Legacy Residence Hall, formerly Aycock—renovated for $29 million—reopened earlier this week to welcome 450 ECU students as move-in continues.

Thousands more will arrive as the fall semester begins and campus events host a welcome-back celebration.

Local teenagers launched a nonprofit to provide trauma kits after a recent tragedy and plan to boost emergency response across Greenville soon.