Good morning, Greenville.

ECU’s homecoming parade took place on Saturday down Fifth Street (despite light rain) as administrators, trustees and locals joined in the celebration.

Magnolia Arts Center hosts a live retelling of a classic fairytale this weekend—an event that brings magic to local families and celebrates creative storytelling at the venue.

East Carolina University and Thomas Harriot College are hosting free events on Thursday, Oct.22 and Friday, Oct.23 to celebrate Global South cultures with food, music, dance and storytelling.

One event brings panels and food trucks to Sheppard Memorial Library while the other features dancing and a documentary at ECU campus.

ECU’s intramural sports give more than 5,000 students a chance to stay active and form lasting friendships on campus.

Jon Wall said students sign up through the IM Leagues app for fall sports—basketball, table tennis, cornhole, pickleball, seven-on-seven soccer, and sand volleyball—allowing them to join teams quickly for one-month seasons.

Two voter events will be held Thursday as early voting opens.

Gov Pat McCrory and ECU’s Francia will host a discussion at the Croatan Building from 3:45 to 5 p.m., while the NAACP march (part of Love Forward Together) departs from New Dimensions Community Church for the voting site.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched N.C.

Fuel Check to let drivers report stations that fail to lower prices after Governor Josh Stein suspended the 41-cent gas tax until Nov. 30. He said price changes will begin within about a week when stations sell fuel bought without the tax.

Residents in Winterville and Ayden can get up to $12 off Uber rides through Pitt County’s transit pilot, available Monday through Saturday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Riders pay the first $3 while the program covers the next $12 when using the PATSRideshare code.

New Medicaid rules set to start Jan.

1 will require semiannual benefit renewals and work requirements that could lower revenue at hospitals including ECU Health, a well-known local system. Local health leaders plan to test new care models to help rural hospitals manage the upcoming financial challenges.

Senior Ethan Johnson helped the J.H.

Rose football team reach a 7-0 record by making 59 tackles and recovering a late fumble in the Jacksonville game. His play underscores his defensive talent and leadership as he aims to continue his career at the collegiate level.