Good morning, Greenville.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company opened its new Greenville branch on July 14 to offer Caterpillar equipment, rentals and services to local customers.

The location is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will add Saturday service (8 a.m. to noon) in September.

An annual study from Visit North Carolina showed that visitor spending in Pitt County reached $332.47 million in 2025 — up 3.9% from 2024, underscoring a steady boost in the local tourism industry.

Local riverkeepers warn that a federal overhaul of the Endangered Species Act leaves local species vulnerable as the law now excludes habitat loss.

Conservation experts urge residents to contact state and federal lawmakers before construction and industrial projects damage waterways + drinking water.

ECU Health warned patients on Tuesday, Aug.

18 about a phishing scam using fake MyChart emails with the subject line 'Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits' (urging individuals not to click links and to report suspicious messages to the FTC).

ECU Health warns some patients of phishing emails falsely promising a MyChart Medicare Kit that ask for personal or financial information.

The healthcare provider advises not to click any links or open attachments and to report suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission.

Greenville Hotel, LLC is set to build a downtown hotel with 100-120 rooms, a rooftop restaurant, and a multi-story parking deck after the board unanimously passed rezoning of 1.08 acres at Evans Street and Reade Circle Tuesday night.

The company bought the two properties in March ($1.45M).

ECU commit Andre Grier, known as the 'Ed Reed of Ayden' (a dual-threat player on offense and defense), will lead the Chargers in a home game against Princeton on Friday after posting 75 tackles and an interception last season.