Good morning, Greenville.

Operation Christmas Child is hosting two project leader workshops before National Collection Week, Nov.

16-23. One workshop is at Black Jack Original Free Will Baptist Church on Aug. 30 (3-5 p.m.) and the other is at Free Union Free Will Baptist Church on Sept. 19 (10 a.m. to noon).

Over 150 ECU art alumni will show work in four venues from Aug.

24 to Sept. 26, with free opening receptions and tours on Sept. 4 in downtown Greenville (at Pitt Street Brewing and ECU’s Jenkins Fine Arts Center). This quinquennial exhibition connects alumni across decades in art disciplines.

Nizhoni Couture Productions will present Power Fest, an arts and music festival set to showcase local talent in Greenville soon.

Details on the exact schedule and venue will be announced.

Dr. Taylor Moore began as principal at Greene Central High School on Aug.

17 as new facilities opened for the school year. He spent the week meeting staff and (welcoming) community members ahead of students' return on Monday, Aug. 24.

ECU is renovating campus buildings including Legacy Hall and Jones Hall.

Work continues on Speight, Whichard, the Howell Science Complex and the new Brody Center where a parking deck opens in October as construction adjustments aim to improve insulation, accessibility and research spaces for students and staff.

Police Chief Richard Tyndall retired today after over 24 years of service; Deputy Chief K.Z.

Thomas will assume the role — marking the first time a woman and an African American woman lead the department in Greenville.

ECU Health is celebrating 50 years of graduate medical education through its residency and fellowship programs that expanded from one family medicine track in 1976 to over 30 specialties, and a luncheon honored the milestone with staff and faculty across Greenville.

Saving Graces 4 Felines is working with WITN to find forever homes for four rescued community kittens — Sissy is a playful kitten who loves indoor life and cat toys.

Interested adopters should email for details with a $95 fee and a vet reference.

Due to Friday's weather, several high school football games were postponed and rescheduled for Saturday and Monday.

Saturday's games include Havelock at West Craven (5 p.m.) and Wallace-Rose Hill at East Duplicin (7 p.m.), while five games now are set for Monday.