Good morning, Greenville.

Local shelters and volunteers are teaming up to provide water, fans + shaded spots to help homeless residents beat the summer heat.

The effort continues today to keep people safe during high temperatures.

The Center for Family Violence Prevention launched an urgent GoFundMe campaign to close a $160,000 budget gap with just under $1,000 raised so far, and it needs to gather at least $40,000 by Sept.

30 to keep its emergency safe house open at the main office (East Third Street).

Tie Breakers closed its Winterville location on Tuesday due to poor business performance and management challenges.

The owner said staff from the closed site will join his two Greenville locations + a new location is set to open in Hickory next month.

Local officials will rename a street to honor a legendary jazz musician, with details to be shared later in downtown Greenville.

The change celebrates a lasting musical legacy in our community.

Greenville shoppers are buying more local beef from area farms, boosting sales in area markets and showing strong support for nearby producers this week.

Beef prices reach record highs amid imported recalls, so shoppers now choose local beef from Greene County farms.

Contentnea Farms and Nooherooka Farms say customers value knowing where their food comes from — a trend that reinforces support for nearby producers — fueling local trust.

ECU’s Lifelong Learning Program celebrates its 15th anniversary this fall in Greenville by offering 18 courses that range from brain health to art; nearly 100 kickoff attendees (with 355 course enrollments) began the season as the program welcomes retirees and other adults from across the region.

Yesterday, state health officials reported that Pitt County recorded its seventh cyclosporiasis case as part of 944 statewide infections; Nash County had six, Craven four, and Onslow two.

Locals are advised to wash produce thoroughly + follow food safety guidelines to help prevent infection.

Pitt County Animal Services is offering a low-cost rabies vaccination event for pets aged four months or older.

Residents can schedule $15 vaccinations by calling (252) 902-1725 or emailing the office.