North Carolina ranks 49th in starting salaries for correctional officers. Low pay has contributed to severe staffing shortages and high vacancy rates across the state. To address staffing shortages in state prisons, the Department of Adult Correction and the Office of State Human Resources have launched a pilot program in three state prisons to reduce staffing vacancies.
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RE: Lawrence C. Coleman 0082452
RE: Willie J. McNeil 0276156
COUNTY AND COURT Lee County; Superior Court
CRIME AND SENTENCE: 94 CRS 002355 Murder Second Degree; Life
CONVICTION DATE: December 5, 1994
Dear News Editor:
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is beginning work to wind down operations at Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville, in preparation for closing in late summer 2026.
Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) have promoted Lorie Goins to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 23, effective May 11.
WHAT: Bi-monthly meeting of the North Carolina Joint Reentry Council to coordinate efforts in improving rehabilitation and reentry of offenders returning to their communities after incarceration.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12, 10 a.m. – Noon
RE: James S. Branch 0042615
RE: Johnny A. Beck 0502420
RE: Timothy D. Townsend 0410946