Good morning, Greenville.

Pawfect Match Rescue and Rehabilitation seeks fosters and adopters as shelters across eastern Carolina near capacity + it will host an event at PetSmart in Greenville on Sept.

13 from 1 to 4 p.m. for those interested in volunteering or adopting.

Sound Rivers launched its Tier Two Water Watch program to equip volunteers with testing kits for measuring dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrates, and phosphorus in water on the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds; pilot training is underway with plans to distribute kits to over 100 volunteers by this fall.

ECU students deployed sensors and collected soil and water data along local coastal sites this summer as part of an NSF-funded (three-year) study into saltwater intrusion affecting farms and natural habitats.

Faculty led the project, giving students hands-on experience that supports future environmental management in the area.

Local school districts celebrated strong academic gains following the release of state accountability data on Thursday, Sept.

3. Carteret’s proficiency rose nearly 5 points to 73 percent while Pitt, Craven, and Onslow schools met growth targets as statewide graduation rates reached nearly 89 percent.

Dr. Frances Eason will mark 50 years at ECU tomorrow as she continues to mentor nearly 10,000 nursing students with hands-on boot camps (her teaching is inspired by her late son's advice).

Her decades of work have helped maintain high NCLEX pass rates in Greenville.

Greenville officials extended the survey period for the Watershed Master Plan—developed in 2016—to invite community feedback on projects addressing local flooding and growth.

Residents can share ideas to help shape the updated plan.

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina reported that food insecurity is rising (nearly 630,000 residents in 34 counties now face hunger) as SNAP changes and higher living costs strain local resources; food pantries in Pitt County served millions of meals last year.

Pitt County Animal Services will host an adoption event on Sept.

19 at its shelter (4550 County Home Road) featuring half-price fees for dogs and cats aged one year or older; fees will be $48 for cats and $68 for dogs and include spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines, heartworm testing, and deworming.

Thursday high school football games in Greenville saw Greene Central rally to challenge Wilson Prep—tightening the contest—while Havelock and Tarboro kept scores close in week 3 action.

Local fans experienced spirited gridiron play.