WITN - Craven/Pamlico County

Celebrities Participate In Nicholas Sparks Golf Tournament

Many celebrities hit the links Saturday in New Bern for the Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Event Underway In New Bern

The Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Family Weekend got underway in New Bern Friday.

NEW INFO: Greenville Shooting Victim Arrested For Shooting In Craven County

A man who was reported to be the victim of a violent crime last week is now behind bars, charged with one in Craven County.

Vacant House Fire In New Bern Called Suspicious

Fire investigators were on the scene of a house fire in New Bern early Thursday.

New Bern Mayor Refuses To Sign Resolution Supporting Marriage Amendment

New Bern's Aldermen voted in favor of a resolution that supports the state constitutional amendment on the May 8 ballot that defines legal marriage as between one man and one woman.

Havelock Man Dies Overseas

A local man has died in Afghanistan while working for a contractor.

Arrest Made In Hold Up Of Cab Driver

Kevin Hammond of Havelock has been charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Former Teacher Pleads Guilty To Federal Child Porn Charge

Matthew Metcalf was a teacher at W.J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock when he was arrested last summer.

One Year Anniversary Of Deadly Tornadoes

One year ago today, 24 people were killed and dozens more injured in the largest tornado outbreak in state history.

Irene Retired From Hurricane Name List

Irene is being retired from the list of storm names because the 2011 hurricane killed 49 people and caused more than $15 billion in damage.

WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Thursday. Temperatures are expected around 30°.

NEW INFO: Craven County Nursing Home Worker Stabbed By Resident

A nursing home patient who police say stabbed an employee went before a judge this morning on his charged.

Vandals Destroy 25 Headstones In Pamlico County Family Cemetery

25 headstones have been knocked over and destroyed in a private family cemetery in Pamlico County. Authorities say some of the headstones were more than 100 years old.

Volunteers Pick Up Trash Along Neuse River

Keeping our waterways clean is important and that's why hundreds of volunteers spent their time picking up trash along the Neuse River Saturday.

Puppy, Cat Killed In New Bern House Fire

A New Bern house is a total loss after a fire ripped through Saturday afternoon. Officials tell WITN a cat and puppy were killed in the blaze.

Some Havelock Residents Concerned About Being In Military Fly Zone

With several military bases here in the east, many people live in flight paths of military aircraft and we wanted to know what they think about Friday's Navy jet crash in Virginia Beach.

Police Investigate Shooting Outside Masonic Temple

It happened around 3:40 p.m. on South Glenburnie Road. Police are still on the scene and there's no immediate word on arrests or the condition of the person shot.

Winds Shut Down Pamlico Sound Ferries

The state ferry system says all runs on the Pamlico Sound, Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes, have been cancelled today due to safety reasons.

It's Strawberry Time In Eastern Carolina

It's a sure sign spring is here. Strawberries are ready.

No Sign Of Stolen Fire Department Equipment

It's been more than a week since critical lifesaving gear was stolen from a fire department in the east and officials say so far nothing has turned up.