Good morning, Greenville.

The Pitt County Department of Social Services asks community members to donate items to bring Christmas cheer to elderly and disabled residents in adult care homes — the donations will help brighten their holiday season.

ECU’s Graduate School held its annual three-minute thesis competition on Monday—graduate students presented their research on one slide to a panel of judges.

The winner will represent ECU at the upcoming regional competition in Baton Rouge.

Dr. Diane Majewski directs special projects at ECU Honors College where she creates events and trips that help about 900 students feel connected and succeed academically — she also leads local service programs like Book Bag Buddies and organizes traditions such as a pinning ceremony that build strong student bonds.

WITN hosted its first Pumpkin Toss where meteorologist Charlie Ironmonger and anchor Baileigh Bockover led a contest that challenged participants to toss carved pumpkins into buckets—teaching viewers eco-friendly ways to dispose of jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween by composting or donating them for animal feed. The event highlighted creative cleanup methods that help reduce waste during the post-Halloween season.

Eastern Carolina hospitals report that federal Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are causing multimillion-dollar losses and forcing them to adjust services for all patients—hospital leaders say dwindling funds for infrastructure may also challenge local economies that rely on hospital spending.

ECU women's basketball beat UNCW 82 to 63 Monday night in Minges Coliseum while six players scored in double figures and the team forced 27 turnovers (the Pirates improved to a record of 1 to 0 on the season).

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.

Christmas Town

4-9 p.m. — Ayden Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holidays with shopping, hot chocolate, and a festive parade of lights.