Good morning, Greenville.

Pitt County Animal Services launches its 'Home for the Howlidays' program to help dogs and cats find family homes over the next two weeks—local adoption events are scheduled throughout the area.

On Christmas Day, church volunteers from Divine Anointing Church and Haddocks Chapel Church served Community Crossroads Center residents and local families by cooking a hot meal and sharing hygiene products & hand warmers to bring comfort.

On Christmas, residents watched several new releases at Golden Ticket Cinemas in Greenville as a fun break from traditional holiday routines; families and longtime moviegoers gathered to see films such as 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' (a refreshing way to celebrate).

St. Gabriel Catholic Church held its annual Christmas Mass last Thursday at 10 a.m. (a Spanish service followed) as the full congregation gathered to honor Jesus' birthday with hymns and scripture readings.

ECU Health said influenza cases have risen in eastern NC as state authorities report a growing impact from the respiratory virus on local communities today.

Beach Floyd - The Pink Floyd Experience

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's greatest hits with Beach Floyd.

K-POP GOLDEN SHOW

4-8 p.m. — Greenville North Carolina Convention Center — Family-friendly event — Dance to the beats of K-Pop with dazzling performances and unexpected twists.

Wizard of Oz Ballet Performance

6-9 p.m. — Wright Auditorium — $20 General Admission, $35 Early Priority Seating — Experience an original ballet adaptation of a classic tale while supporting breast cancer awareness.