A Marion man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he fired shots into an occupied residence and was later found in possession of drugs.

A domestic violence incident has left one person dead, involving a deputy with The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office that was off-duty at the time.

“This sentence was serious and reflects the grave nature of the offense,” Attorney General Jackson said. “Investigating and prosecuting this case was a team effort by law enforcement. My office will continue working with our partners to keep people safe across North Carolina.”

Travelers through some of the nation’s busiest airports could soon face fewer flights as the Federal Aviation Administration prepares to roll out temporary reductions to ease mounting strain on unpaid air traffic controllers.

Deputy James Day with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has charged 38-year-old Jessica Helms Huskins of Marion with felony assault with a deadly weapon to inflict serious injury. Huskins was issued a secured bond of $75,000.