Good morning, Greenville.

Carteret County’s Annie Brown lost her 26-year-old son to fentanyl in 2022 and founded Fish Against Addiction to help local residents fight overdose tragedies.

She works with the county's Post-Overdose Response Team and hosts annual fishing tournaments to raise funds for recovery programs—her aim is to reduce overdose deaths to zero.

Pitt-Greenville Airport announced that the legendary Goodyear Blimp will visit Greenville from November 3 through November 6 while flying for local aerial coverage.

The airship will be moored at the airport when not in flight and spectators are advised to park at 400 Airport Road (and view from designated areas) while following all posted signs (for safety).

Pitt Community College Foundation will host its 24th Annual Down East Holiday Show from November 6 through 9 in Winterville to raise funds—continuing a long-standing Eastern North Carolina tradition.

Winners of the annual Halloween Pumpkin Contest were announced, with local residents earning top prizes for their creative pumpkin carvings — the contest celebrated Greenville's festive spirit.

On Friday, a lithium battery on an electric skateboard caused a fire at Scott Hall at ECU, forcing student evacuations and displacing 15 residents—no injuries were reported.

WITN announced the winners of the Halloween Costume Contest with entries from adults, kids and pets judged on creativity and presentation.

Adult winner Adam Pearce won $300 as a deep diver, Renleigh McKee earned $150 in the kids group — and pet entry Sheldon the Fortune Teller took $100 for owner Sophie Peterson.

A generous gift doubled scholarship funds at East Carolina University School of Music and now benefits graduate students by boosting enrollment.

The donation is expected to support more students in pursuing music studies—strengthening the program for upcoming semesters.

Greenville residents can have a greener Thanksgiving by buying only what is needed, choosing local foods, coordinating menus with guests, using natural decor, controlling portion sizes, switching from disposables to reusables, composting scraps, and donating unused food—steps that cut waste and reduce transport miles.

N.C. Health and Human Services officials said WIC benefits for 262,000 mothers, infants, and young children will continue through the end of November while SNAP payments are set to stop today unless USDA acts by Monday—further funding is uncertain amid the federal shutdown.

The USDA awarded more than $292k to the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute to expand mental health services for farm communities impacted by Helene—partners will use the funds to enhance a 24/7 farm helpline and offer free counseling by professionals trained in agricultural stress.

Week 11 scores show local teams posting varied results—Tarboro and D.H.

Conley both scored 42 while East Duplic led with 48 as Washington and South Lenoir failed to score—highlighting a competitive mix in recent football games.

Down East Holiday Show

6 PM – 2 PM — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Tickets not on sale — Explore unique vendors and holiday offerings at this festive community event.

The Breakfast Club - 80s Tribute Band

8:30-10 p.m. — The State Theatre — Check venue for details — Enjoy a night of 80s nostalgia with live music from The Breakfast Club.

Holiday Market

5-7 p.m. — Yoga Strong Studio — Free entry — Shop for holiday gifts from local artists while enjoying complimentary massages and hot drinks.

Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

8 a.m. — Fleet Feet Greenville — $25/$30 for 5K, $15/$20 for Fun Run — Participate in a family-friendly race supporting local families battling cancer this Thanksgiving.