Good morning, Greenville.

Donors contributed nearly $74.4 million to East Carolina University in FY 2025, funding scholarships, research, athletics and health sciences to support student success.

The donations boosted scholarship programs with $14.6 million and resulted in renaming the signature pitch competition in memory of Gene T. Aman ’65—an initiative that expanded opportunities at the university.

North Carolina Appeals Court heard a case Thursday over Pitt County’s plan to donate a Confederate monument removed from the courthouse in 2020.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit that was dismissed last year — a county attorney said officials now await the court’s decision.

The City of Greenville said lanes at the intersection of Red Banks Road and Greenville Boulevard will close tomorrow at 9 p.m. for utility work—open lanes will be maintained by signs and delineators and the project is expected to finish on Saturday.

The Greenville City Council unanimously voted to let the Sheppard Memorial Library sell malt beverages and unfortified wines at special events—this change allows the library to serve alcohol during gatherings—adding a new option for event planners.

Health experts in Pitt County are urging parents to check their children's vaccination records as new CDC data shows kindergartners' coverage has dropped to about 92%—well below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks of measles, mumps, and rubella; local health departments plan to host free clinics to offer vaccines before school begins.

Bishop Bryant L. Hill, Sr.'s 85th Birthday Celebration

1-4 p.m. — The Journey - Event Center — Formal gala — Celebrate 85 years of faith and grace with music and uplifting stories.

Jimkata Live

7-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Early bird tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Psylo Joe and two sets from Jimkata.

Greenville Horror Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Greenville by IHG — Kids under 11 are free — Enjoy a family-friendly horror-themed festival with guests, vendors, panels, and a cosplay contest.

Figapalooza 2025 - Greenville's Fig Festival

11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — East Carolina Village and Farm Museum — Registration required — Celebrate all things fig with workshops, vendors, and live music at this community gathering.

Sunday in the Park

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildwood Park — Food trucks & beer garden available — Enjoy a relaxing evening with live music and great food in a beautiful park setting.

Red Hat Gospel Brunch

10:30 a.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Fundraising for scholarships — Experience soulfully spiritual poetry and music at this fabulous community event.