Good morning, Greenville.

A local shelter reports a spike in fishing line injuries that has raised concerns among community members and health officials, and it advises residents to handle fishing line carefully and seek help if an injury occurs.

Eastern North Carolina farmers are still fighting severe drought & heat damage even after recent rain.

The harsh weather is hurting crops & may lower harvest yields in coming weeks.

Crews began upgrading the intersection of 5th Street and Memorial Drive today by relocating utilities and installing drainage while keeping an alternate left-turn lane available (reducing potential delays).

Work continues through the day and sometimes at night with completion scheduled by summer 2027.

ECU Health will host its third annual Aortic Awareness Day on Friday at the East Carolina Heart Institute with actors Amy Yasbeck and Tyler Ritter joining patients, families, and caregivers to learn about aortic care (record growth seen) and support its goal of becoming a top treatment center in Greenville.

Many Greenville shoppers are choosing Hope of Glory Ministries on Arlington Boulevard for affordable Halloween costumes as major retailers raise prices.

The thrift store offers hundreds of pre-loved options and directs proceeds to its empowerment program, and it is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.