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Crime

An officer-involved shooting resulted in the death of Spencer Jackson, 31, of Kinston, in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers, Jackson was a known suspect pursuant to a narcotics investigation. During the traffic stop on U.S. 258 North, Jackson left the scene and was pursued by narcotics division deputies to a residence on Hullwood Drive, where he entered a building on the back side of a residence on Hullwood Drive. Jackson came out pointing a long gun at deputies and shots were fired.

Jan 6

Jan 6 Riley Road suspicious death on Christmas Day ruled accidental

Crime, Local News

In reference to the media release sent on 12/25/22 regarding the suspicious death on Riley Rd. The autopsy was completed on 01/04/23 and after conferring with the Medical Examiners’ Office it has been determined that the cause of death will be ruled as accidental. The injuries sustained by Kenneth Jackson, 59, of Kinston were consistent with a fall and no foul play was detected. At this time, there is no concern for public safety and this case has been closed.

Dec 25

Dec 25 KPD: Suspicious death under investigation

Crime

On Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Riley Rd. Kinston, N.C. in reference to an unattended death. Officers arrived on scene and located a 59 year old Kinston resident that was deceased. At this time the cause of death is unknown and it is being investigated as a suspicious death.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Reece Gardner: How we look at things

It's often how we look at things that makes the difference. Jo Howell told about how one day a very wealthy family took their son to the country for the express purpose of showing him how poor people lived and how fortunate he was to not be among them.

May 15

May 15 Former NC Rep. and County Chairman George Graham passes

Local News, Politics, NC News

According to multiple sources, former NC House Representative and Lenoir County Chairman George Graham has passed away. Graham was born on February 16, 1949. He was 73. Graham served as a member of the NC House from 2013 through 2018 and served the citizens of Lenoir County for over 30 years on the board of commissioners.

Apr 27

Apr 27 Reece Gardner: Miracle on Highway 109

The horrific race car accident that recently occurred in which the driver's car crashed into a wall, exploded, and engulfed the car in flames, and from which there seemed no chance for survival, showed that Miracles still do happen as the driver emerged from this laming inferno largely unharmed.

May 5

May 5 Reece Gardner: The secret to growing old

Let's talk about age today. This year, 2021, the United Nations expects the number of people living past 100 to rise to approximately 573,000 worldwide, with the highest concentration in the U.S. and Japan, and with a significant number of those living well beyond the age of 100. In that category are people like Emma Morano, who died on April 15 at age 117.

Apr 30

Apr 30 Fire on Albrittons Road claims one life

Local News

Today at 12:47 a.m., a 911 call was received that reported a structure fire was taking place at 694 Albrittons Road in Kinston.

Mar 31

Mar 31 Reece Gardner: Do you believe in Easter?

Edith Burns, a Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas, had a habit of introducing herself in the following way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" She would then explain the meaning of Easter. She was in declining health and was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips.

Mar 24

Mar 24 Reece Gardner: Count your blessings instead of sheep

All you have to do to find out if people are having problems in their lives is to read "Dear Abby." There you will find out about the trials and tribulations of life, and how people deal with them.

Mar 3

Mar 3 Reece Gardner: No regrets

My brother, Rick Gardner, passed away last week, and he will be greatly missed. He treasured his family and friends, and he was always ready to help any of us who might need his assistance. He lived for the moment, and I am sure he left this earth with very few regrets.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Reece Gardner: Lessons to be learned from 'Old Rivers'

I love that description of all of us proclaimed by Allen McIntosh that we are walking, talking, living breathing miracles, born in the Image of God, and bound for the Promised Land."

Sep 30

Sep 30 Reece Gardner: There is beauty in saddness

With all the lawlessness, looting, rioting, and violence going on in our country today it is sometimes difficult to maintain a positive attitude, but we have many reasons to be positive, and that's what I want to concentrate on today. There is beauty even in sadness.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Lenoir County reports Covid-19 death with no underlying health conditions

Coronavirus, Local News

The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting its 19th death in the county of a resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. The patient was younger than 65 with no underlying health conditions. To protect the families’ privacy, no further information will be released.

This is the first Lenoir County COVID-19 fatality with no underlying health conditions.

Nov 27

Nov 27 Reece Gardner: Being thankful today

Let's be thankful for what we have TODAY and let's show our loved ones NOW how much we love and appreciate them.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Reece Gardner: Dealing with deep heartbreak