Good morning, Greenville.

On December 4, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Pitt County Emergency Management and Cultural Arts & Recreation will host the Holiday Safety Fair at Alice F.

Keene District Park—offering a free family event with toy donations for the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern NC, safety demonstrations by first responders, and local food and craft vendors.

The official start of the Christmas shopping season brought many different shoppers to Greenville, with people searching for holiday gifts, personal items, and special deals.

Local stores expect sales to grow as more shoppers visit in the coming weeks.

Covey Denton and her science helpers Lydia and Bethany Denton demonstrated Bernoulli’s principle in Greenville by creating smoke rings with simple items such as matches+red solo cups to show how airflow differences cause pressure changes.

The experiment explained how this principle is used to design airplane wings.

Downtown Greenville is facing traffic changes today as crews begin resurfacing South Greene Street with lane closures expected to last about one week, weather permitting.

Local resident Nevadahray Shakir-Caines said shifting detour routes have made traveling harder—motorists and pedestrians are urged to follow posted signs.

Heating professionals and emergency officials advise Eastern Carolina residents to inspect their heating systems before winter—clear vents, change filters, and test carbon monoxide detectors—and be cautious with space heaters and chimneys to prevent fire and health hazards.

Dugan Lloyd's First Alert Playbook stream explained ECU Football's bowl game projections with a final decision coming on Sunday — and he noted that four head coach openings in the AAC may boost the Pirates' conference chances for 2026.

He added that ECU basketball will host three home games this week while six regional teams compete in the high school state football semifinals on Friday night.

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.

Iconic Holiday Ball 2025

7-11:30 p.m. — Greenville Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the season with a glamorous evening of dining, dancing, and holiday cheer.