Good morning, Greenville.

Briley’s Farm Market off Old Pactolus Road opens Saturday to celebrate fall with hayrides, a train ride, gemstone mining, a corn maze, rides and a sunflower field — admission covers a pumpkin and a sunflower each.

Tuesday night, the Pitt County Fair drew visitors despite heavy rain, with many enjoying frozen treats and rides.

Gates open from 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 1 p.m. on weekends with free parking + $10 admission.

Magician Shaun Jay will headline the 106th Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair, performing up to three shows daily from today through Sunday, Sept.

27 at 3910 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway (admission is $10 with free parking).

Pitt County Schools improved test scores and their high school graduation rate, ranking in the top one-fourth of the state for grade-level proficiency.

Officials said the gains come from focused instruction and added support for principals.

ECU’s Department of Economics celebrates 40 years since its establishment in 1986, growing from Social Science courses to a standalone program that serves students and industry professionals.

It now includes 17 faculty and plans to add two endowed scholarships in the coming years.

ECU was named a top three Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report based on academic quality, net cost and support programs, ranking high among UNC System institutions.

Its accolades also recognize strong social mobility and veteran benefits.

Ayden-Grifton High School’s FFA chapter received an $11,495 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to expand its outdoor classroom for horticulture classes — offering students additional hands-on learning opportunities.

The City of Greenville will close a two-block stretch of 14th Street (between Clark and South Greene) from Tuesday, Sept.

29 until Friday, Oct. 1 for rail track removal; drivers must detour via Clark, West 13th and South Greene.

ECU Health Expo brings local professionals together to expand mental health resources in Greenville — featuring sessions on innovative care strategies.

ECU Health will host its second annual Men’s Health Fair and Car Show this Saturday, Sept.

26 at Golden Ticket Greenville parking lot (750 Greenville Blvd SW) where men 45-65 can book free prostate cancer screenings by appointment and get advice on heart and mental health.

Senior linebacker Ben Herdman leads his team with 48 tackles and 3 sacks in the last four games while launching a community volunteer program at D.H.

Conley. His season goal is 120 tackles — a sign of his strong on-field and community commitment.