Good morning, Greenville.

Local Nepalese Americans in eastern Carolina expressed shock over deadly floods in their homeland on Aug.

27 and talked about potential relief efforts. Their measured responses highlight personal loss and a resolve to support those affected overseas.

At the Winterville Watermelon Festival's 41st celebration today, no amusement rides are available after So Fun Amusements did not secure required inspections; the festival opens at 6 p.m. on Division Street with a car show, DJ, Chick-fil-A, games, and plenty of watermelon, and officials expect rides may open Friday.

Kurt Garner, a longtime business education teacher and varsity soccer coach at J.H.

Rose, was suspended with pay on May 18 pending a personnel review — police continue forensic analysis of electronic devices following a search warrant at a home on Blackjack Simpson Road.

The Ayden Collar Art Festival will showcase local art and creative workshops this week in Ayden (boosting cultural life for the community).

Greenville stargazers saw a rare Blood Moon as Earth’s shadow plunged the full Sturgeon Moon into a deep coppery red glow that peaked at 12:12 a.m. today; scattered storms brought mostly cloudy skies with brief breaks between (11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.) that may have affected views.

Researchers at ECU enhanced the AIHA heat stress mobile app to better assess outdoor and indoor conditions using weather forecasts and latest sensor data; student interns and faculty validated its accuracy near the Belk Building yesterday.

Local officials announced the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, inviting residents to donate blood while local law enforcement & health providers work together to support local blood supplies.

ECU named veteran transfer Mitch Griffis its starting quarterback for the season opener against No. 13 Alabama on Sept.

5; coach Blake Harrell made the decision after a preseason competition with Emory Williams.

Thursday high school football games featured local teams with Northside Jacksonville scoring 14 and Greene Central achieving 69, while South Lenoir postponed its game until Monday.

The report covers competitive scores from various schools across the community.