Good morning, Greenville.

The 40th annual Winterville Watermelon Festival begins tonight — vendors and local businesses are getting ready with extra staff and supplies as a cruise-in car show and amusement rides with $25 wristbands kick off the event, drawing visitors from near and far.

Tyquezz Clark, 33, was arrested last night after a stabbing outside a home at 1605 Hopkins Drive where he allegedly used a knife to seriously injure a man—he now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon and is held at Pitt County Jail without bond.

Saunsiree Jefferson, a Greenville woman wanted for her son's death in unsanitary motel conditions where he suffered from leukemia, was arrested in Philadelphia — she faces charges of negligent child abuse and involuntary manslaughter.

Kevon Filmore, age 29, was arrested yesterday and faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly hurting and not feeding a three month old Pitt Bull while being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.

Pitt County Public Health will host the Family Health Block Party at the Government Office Complex in Greenville on Saturday, August 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can get free OTC medicines, health screenings, and children’s activities while the first 100 attendees receive a $10 voucher for the Ripe for Revival Bus (partnered with NC Med Assist).

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.

Pitt County Fair

September 16-21 — Pitt County Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Experience thrilling rides, live entertainment, and delicious fair food.

BYU Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates Football

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Exciting college football showdown between BYU and East Carolina.