Good morning, Greenville.

Yesterday, the Pitt County Feed Our Families Coalition teamed with local organizations at the Boys and Girls Club in Winterville — dozens of volunteers filled hundreds of food boxes for families still feeling the impact of the recent government shutdown.

WITN is working with Saving Graces 4 Felines to help find homes for foster cats like VC Andrews who loves playtime and cuddles—two kittens remain available with a $95 adoption fee and complete health checks.

Today, ECU trustees approved a tuition hike that will raise in-state undergrad fees 3% to $4,585 per semester and non-resident fees to $20,936 per semester while also increasing several student fees — the full board will vote on the changes tomorrow with final approval needed from the UNC Board of Governors.

After Congress ended the shutdown, NCDHHS fully loaded all November SNAP benefits on EBT cards by Friday morning—about 600,000 households received their full amounts after earlier partial payments had reduced benefits.

ECU escaped a one-point loss to D2 Elizabeth City State 71-70 on Thursday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, even while missing three players (injured or sick), with Giovanni Emejuru and Tybo Bailey leading the tight contest.

The Pirates will face UNCW on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on FloCollege.

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.

6th Annual Dinner of Hope Fundraising Gala

6-9 p.m. — The Barn at 400 St Andrews — Tickets available — Support prevention and advocacy efforts in the community while enjoying an inspiring evening.

Open Horse Open Sleigh Winter Market and Santa Pictures

10 AM to 1 PM — Rocking Horse Ranch — Free entry — Explore festive vendors and capture holiday memories with Santa at this charming winter market.