Craven County Coverage

Tar Heel Traveler, Tryon Clock in New Bern

A towering 1910 clock ticks away in the lofty eaves of the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace in New Bern. A mechanical marvel, it chimes a reminder of life's daily grind and the preciousness of each passing moment, especially as Daylight Saving Time approaches.

Highway Patrol identifies firefighter killed in Craven County crash

A Craven County firefighter was killed while responding to a call on Thursday.

WITN

Sisters continue tradition, legacy of New Bern's Mitchell Hardware

It's an iconic hardware store in downtown New Bern that dates to the 1800s. It attracts customers from around the world with its unique items and old-time feel.

Over 80 inmates involved in disturbance at Craven Correctional Institution

A spokesman for NCDPS said about 82 inmates were upset at "having to abide by the pandemic protocols in place at the institution for the health of the offenders and the staff."

Seven counties call on Gov. Cooper to allow them to reopen under Phase 1

Boards of Commissioners from seven eastern North Carolina counties are calling on Gov. Roy Cooper to allow them to fully reopen under the first phase of the reopening of the state.

Craven County deputies investigating possible murder-suicide

The Craven County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible murder-suicide in Vanceboro, WITN reports.

Sheriff: Vanceboro man shot wife, dog and 3 young kids then killed himself

The Craven County Sheriff's Office believes a man shot his family and dog before he killed himself inside his Vanceboro home.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Havelock commissioner charged with sexual exploitation of minor

The State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Havelock city commissioner and charged with him with 12 counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

New Bern police investigating after 5-year-old shot in head

A shooting Tuesday night in the East involved a 5-year-old child.

WITN.com

Craven County man charged with rape of 5-year-old arrested in W. Va.

A Craven County man accused of raping a 5-year-old was arrested without incident Wednesday in West Virginia, authorities said.

'It was survival': Six months after Florence, rescuers and victims recall desperate moments

At the height of Hurricane Florence, 1,800 people were rescued in less than six hours in Craven County. Six months later, victims remember their moments of desperation.

Adam Owens, WRAL reporter

Man charged after 3 dead dogs found, 10 seized

Deputies in Craven County said they found three dead dogs and seized more than ten other dogs Thursday, WITN reported.

Casey Hathaway in hospital

Casey Hathway in the hospital after being found following a two-day search for the boy.

Casey Hathaway's relative says she felt guilty after boy was lost

The great-great grandmother of Casey Hathaway spoke to WRAL News about her panice after the boy disappeared, spaking a massive search.

Casey Hathaway's relative says she felt guilty after boy was lost

Casey Hathaway

'He's a tough little fella,' says relative who was caring for Casey Hathaway when he disappeared

Julie Toler, great great grandmother of Casey Hathaway, speaks about losing sight of the three-year-old this week in Craven County

By Joe Fisher, multimedia journalist

Community celebrates safe return of Casey Hathaway

Casey Hathaway, will spend one more day in the hospital after he was found safe Thursday night following a two day search. As he recovers, an entire community is celebrating his return.

Family overjoyed after missing boy found safe

A missing Craven County boy was found unharmed after a massive search for him.

3-year-old reunited with family after lost in woods for 2 days

Casey Lynn Hathaway was found by professional search and rescue crews on Aurora Road in Craven County on Thursday.

Search crews locate Casey Hathaway

The 3-year-old Craven County boy who has been missing for two days was found alive Thursday night.

Volunteers wait for chance to help with search for missing boy

Searchers slogged through heavy rain and rough, mucky terrain Thursday as they looked for a 3-year-old Craven County boy who has been missing for two days.

Authorities provide update on search for missing Craven boy

Craven County authorities provide an update on the search for missing 3-year-old Casey Hathaway.

'Around-the-clock' search continues for missing 3-year-old, Craven sheriff says

Law enforcement authorities in Craven County and as many as 500 volunteers were searching Wednesday for a 3-year-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities provide update on search for missing Craven County boy

Watch live as authorities provide an update on the search for 3-year-old Casey Hathaway.

Craven County search for missing boy

An aerial view of the search for a missing Craven County boy.