Delane Jackson News Today

Many homes in River Bend were left without power for more than five hours on Tuesday, after a delivery truck pulled a telephone line, causing an electric pole to snap.

The recent approval of the North Carolina state budget brings over $9 million in grant funding to the Town of River Bend for a project for the town that has

The Town of River Bend will conduct a public hearing on Sept. 21 to gather comments on a proposed rezoning request for a 101-acre property.

River Bend’s current wastewater treatment plan has not been enhanced since 1988. A $9 million grant will look to change that.

On Feb. 21, Gov. Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) announced the department is awarding $462.9 million in funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

The city of New Bern and River Bend have reached an agreement to interconnect their two water systems to serve River Bend in times of emergency.

The Town of River Bend will hold several important meetings in the coming weeks, one of which is beginning to show signs of controversy among residents while the developer shows a first look at the potential future.

A River Bend police sergeant was fired and two patrol officers resigned shortly after his termination.

The Town of River Bend could see the largest development in the towns history but many residents are opposed to the idea while some are for it.  ​​​​​​​

Around half of the homes in River Bend are listed in the towns flood zone. While that comes with the territory when buying certain properties in the quiet area of Craven County, the town now has additional funding to help mitigate the situation.