Good morning, Greenville.

Animal shelters in Beaufort and Pitt counties are full and staff work hard to prevent euthanasia, while Pitt County Animal Services offers discounted adoption fees today (after already seeing 50 successful adoptions this month).

The Reflector will start printing two editions a week instead of five on Sept.

28 to focus more on local events and news, with Wednesday issues covering upcoming events and Saturday editions featuring in-depth stories and reader photos. The changes include new staff hires to boost community reporting in Greenville.

Truist bank will cut 253 jobs as it sells its $5.5 billion auto loan portfolio; 97 workers in Greenville will be laid off in July + 156 in Winterville in February, with the bank offering severance and job search help.

PCC received its first NSF ATE grant for $427,415 to upgrade its biotechnology training program over three years, boosting lab equipment and internships for local industry.

The college will use the funds to enhance hands-on training and strengthen ties with partners like Thermo Fisher Scientific.

ECU is expanding its Pirates Perch program by bringing trained volunteers to campus this fall to listen to students' worries and build community.

Its Doctor of Physical Therapy program also ranked first statewide with a 98.3% first-time NPTE pass rate, showing strong results.

A new shuttle service by CARTS, OUTS, and CCATS will bring riders from Eastern North Carolina to Greenville on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a 10 a.m. arrival and 2:00 p.m. departure from New Bern Mall.

Riders must book two days ahead, paying $20 one-way or $40 for round-trip rides.

Greenville police have named David Anderson as the new deputy chief to improve community safety.

He will begin his leadership role soon as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the department.

Airport Road between North Greene Street and Melody Lane will be closed from Wednesday to Friday for emergency railroad track repairs—CSX Transportation will perform the work while detour signs guide drivers.

Greenville Fire/Rescue is adding four chaplains to support first responders' mental health, including former firefighter Ernie Harrison (who understands the toll of tough calls) as part of a new effort to offer confidential help with personal challenges.

ECU Health hosted a meeting Friday in Greenville with national experts — including patient advocate Thor Forte — to raise awareness for sickle cell disease and highlight new treatment options.

Local doctors stressed that community support is key to improving care for those affected.

High school football teams lit up Friday night with many posting big wins and J.H.

Rose edging Middle Creek by one point + fans enjoyed a night of close plays. WITN will continue to cover the season.

East Carolina plays Old Dominion in a nonconference football game today at S.B.

Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Va. (Kickoff is at 6 p.m. and tailgating starts at 2 p.m. with live music and a parachute flyover on Kaufman Mall.)