Good morning, Greenville.

Mikaela Trank teaches about 200 students using a digital map of Buenos Aires at Saint Peter Catholic School.

The project grew from an East Carolina University study abroad experience and gives students hands-on lessons in leadership, technology and accessibility.

Governor Josh Stein selected ECU professor Dr. Heidi Bonner as the academic member of the Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission, and she will start her two-year term by joining the meeting on Dec.

12 in Raleigh. Her role will focus on reviewing the state’s sentencing laws.

Gov. Stein selected an ECU criminal justice professor to join a state commission, with officials saying the role will help shape policy reform (the decision was announced Monday, Dec.

8).

The health department is investigating a tuberculosis case at Farmville Middle School today — school nurses, public health officials, and staff are coordinating free testing and treatment for exposed students while guardians receive notification.

ECU athletic director Jon Gilbert called for moving the transfer portal to March (currently set for Jan.

2 to 16) to ease off-season roster stress and improve student-athlete retention. Gilbert said the change could boost future bowl seasons as ECU prepares for the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 in Annapolis.

ECU athletic director Jon Gilbert calls for a schedule change—aiming to preserve future bowl seasons and secure bowl eligibility.

His proposal would adjust the athletic calendar to help the team stay competitive in upcoming seasons.

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.