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Nakina Shooter Identified
The man who engaged four deputies in a shootout in Nakina Wednesday has been identified as a South Carolina resident. Henry Allen Zartman, 66, was pronounced dead on the scene. The State Bureau of Investigation named Zartman today. Zartman allegedly opened fire on deputies responding to a report of shots...
Suspect Dead in Nakina Shooting
The State Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Nakina that happened Wednesday. The four deputies involved in the incident are on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated. Sheriff W.A. “Bill” Roger’s said deputies were called to the home on Seven Creeks Highway (N.C....
Columbus County Sheriff’s Office to host Peace Officer Memorial Service
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office will host a Peace Officer Memorial Service this Friday at 10:30 a.m. The service will be hosted at 817 Washington St., Whiteville. “The public is invited to attend. Join us and representatives from all Columbus County Law Enforcement Agencies...
Coroner identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 544 near Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 544 near Conway on Wednesday. Tara Posey, 52, of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, died in the crash, the coroner’s office said. The crash happened along Highway 544 near Tiffany Lane. The motorcycle was […]
Columbus Co. magistrate suspended, accused of using position for personal gain
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus County Magistrate Robert Worley was suspended on May 8 on accusations that he used his position as a magistrate for personal gain. The suspension took place via an order by Chief District Court Judge Scott L. Ussery filed in Columbus Co. The first of...
NWS confirms four tornadoes touched down during storm in southeastern North Carolina
ELKTON, N.C. (WECT) - A tornado touched down at approximately 8:06 p.m. near the Bladen and Columbus county line between Evergreen, Abbottsburg and Elkton, according to the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, the NWS confirmed that there was EF-0 tornado damage starting near Red Store Road and Old Lumberton Road...
Runaway Said Raped; Two Charged
Two men from the Chadbourn area are being held under no bond after allegedly helping a teenaged girl run away from home. She was later allegedly raped by one of the men. Aldo Ismael Esparza, 20, and Gabriel Venegas Zuniga, 28, both of 49 Birchwood Trail, were arrested May 14 by the sheriff’s office. Esparza is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and second degree kidnapping. Zuniga was held for statutory rape of a child and second degree kidnapping.
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