
Johnny Morris with 40+ year Hatteras veterans Alden Harris and Bob Arthur in front of the very first Hatteras sportfishing boat ever built, in 1960, the Knit Wits. Photo courtesy Bass Pro Shops
NC Governor Roy Cooper, May 20, 2021—White River Marine Group, LLC, a leading manufacturer of recreational boats, will open a manufacturing facility in Craven County, with a target of 500 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will make a significant investment in New Bern, creating its first coastal manufacturing site and adding Hatteras to its portfolio of well-known brands.