Good morning, Greenville.

Greenville held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning at 9 a.m. at 909 Cherry Street to launch its 50-in-10 Affordable Housing Initiative, which will create 50 new affordable homes in West Greenville over the next ten years.

Students from Pitt Community College’s CIT Division will build the homes on campus before moving them to city parcels—helping develop workforce skills and community support.

Riley’s Army will host several events in September to support local children with cancer and their families—Gold Bow sales at local shops, a Hearts of Gold Gala on September 19 at The Cotton Barn, and a coffee donation event at Coopers Cup on September 13.

The events will aid families by helping to cover costs such as food and gas during long hospital visits.

ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital — a new 144 bed facility — will open on Sept.

24 in Greenville to increase access to mental health care.

Pitt County is offering free open gym access at Alice F.

Keene District Park and Pitt County Office Park to help residents stay active and play basketball. Programs run on weekdays in the morning and afternoon to promote wellness.

ECU Behavioral Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to open its new facility for mental health services in Greenville—local officials said the center will improve access to care for residents.

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.

Sunday in the Park

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Wildwood Park — Food trucks & beer garden — Enjoy a relaxing evening with live bands and good food in the park.

I Need A Truck Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available starting May 2 — Maddox Batson teams up with Ashley Anne for a night of lively country music.