Good morning, Greenville.

Football great Doug Flutie and his family connection to autism will headline the Aces for Autism fundraiser, Beyond the Hail Mary, on Sunday, Nov.

8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 700 Samuel Robinson Way in Winterville — proceeds will help expand services for children and families in the region.

CarolinaEast Foundation marked 30 years today by reopening its rehab ADL Apartment to offer updated support for independent living in Greenville.

A North Carolina bottled water distributor opened its new Greenville facility at 305 Airport Road on Wednesday, Oct.

21. Company leaders said it will deliver premium water to local homes and businesses — part of a plan to expand its workforce.

Today at ECU’s McGinnis Theater, Brian Griffin makes his stage debut in a dual role as Lord Byron and the Creature in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein — a production that uses symbols like thunder and fog to set the mood and let students shine.

East Carolina University will honor five alumni for their military service with a luncheon and ceremony on Nov.

6 at the Main Campus Student Center — recognizing leaders for their service and integrity.

Stephanie Hardison is a 6th-grade math and science teacher at Bear Grass Charter School (with 28 years of experience in Martin County) who was named Teacher of the Week after nominations praised her creative blend of traditional and digital lessons that include social-emotional learning.

An administrator reported Monday that 100 Pitt County Schools students missed more than three weeks of class because they did not meet state immunization requirements—a significant drop from last year’s numbers.

School nurses and officials are now helping students complete vaccinations and health assessments to return to class.

On Monday, handlers at Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary discovered that a wild black bear had broken through the outer fencing at the Raptor Valley enclosure while turkey vultures Vinnie and Oscar remained unharmed.

The sanctuary now seeks donations and volunteer carpentry help — repairs are planned soon.

Yesterday, the fifth annual WATERS Summit returned to Greenville as U.S. Reps.

Murphy and Rouzer and Dare County chairman Woodard discussed flooding problems including Highway 12 damage and possible fixes, while Murphy plans to introduce a bill to expand flood insurance for demolishing unsafe structures; over 190 people attended.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kole Patten, who has family ties to New Bern, earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for rescuing four people stranded on the jetties at Naval Station Mayport on July 4.

The award recognized his technical expertise.

North Carolina residents can now buy federal flood insurance online using FEMA’s new tool on FloodSmart.gov.

Users enter building details to get a quote or contact an agent, a system set up to help protect homes and finances from flood damage.

ECU football will play an away game in Memphis at 7:30 p.m. today after a 30-17 overtime loss to UAB last Thursday; the Pirates hold a 3-3 overall and 1-1 conference record while facing a Memphis team with a 5-2 overall and 2-1 conference record.

Pepsi Spotlight profiles sophomore Cait Moore, whose stat sheet has grabbed attention in recent games on the field - local coaches praise her performance and potential.

The sports feature outlines her growing role and impact as she moves forward with the team.