Good morning, Greenville.

On Saturday, fans filled the Holiday Inn for Pokémon Fest, trading cards, video games, and custom art.

Organizers said the event celebrated shared memories and sparked renewed interest among collectors.

The U.S. economy added 162K jobs in August, well above estimates (Greenville metro at 4.3% unemployment and the state at 3.6%), while officials keep an eye on rising inflation and possible Fed rate changes.

The Greenville Convention Center will host the Better Skills, Better Jobs Fair on Oct.

1—offering more than 110 employers and groups a chance for jobseekers and high school students to explore career opportunities, resources, and on-site interviews.

East Carolina University hosts a free, weeklong Driving and Community Mobility Bootcamp for teens and young adults with high-functioning autism at the Health Sciences Campus.

The camp features a driving simulator, law enforcement sessions, and a bus tour that includes a visit to Pitt-Greenville Airport and a downtown fire station.

ECU reported its largest fall enrollment since 2021 with 27,206 students, while Pitt Community College expects to exceed last fall’s numbers with extra courses starting this month.

Officials note that growth in graduate, transfer and online programs has supported these gains.

The ECU Pirates played their season opener in Tuscaloosa on Saturday against Alabama and lost 48-10.

They had a 68-yard touchdown pass that marked their longest play since 2022, but turnovers and strong scoring by Alabama kept the game out of reach.