Public Safety

Five deputies have been restored to patrol duty as an investigation into a shooting continues. Henry Allen Zartman, 66, of South Carolina, died in the 10:45 p.m. incident, according to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Zartman was shot multiple times in a gunfight with deputies responding to a domestic disturbance on Seven Creeks Highway. Deputies Alex Meeks, Timmy Inman, Zachary Moody, Taylor Hammonds and part-time deputy Franklin...

Bond was revoked for a Kelly man arrested for a second time in Columbus County  on drug charges. Jordan Tyree Johnson, 21, of 1131 White Oak Rd., Kelly, was held on charges of maintaining a vehicle for drug purposes, conspiracy to traffic and trafficking in methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine, possession of drugs ina detention facility, and carrying a concealed weapon. Detention Center...

Friends, family and classmates of Kaiden Powell will gather tonight at Whiteville High School to remember the athlete who died in a car crash minutes after school dismissed Friday. Kaiden Powell, 16, died when a 2009 Cadillac crashed on Sunset Drive around noon Friday. His brother Kainen Powell is in critical condition in Novant New Hanover. Joshua Lacewell and Kamari Smith are also recovering from injuries. The northbound...