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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.In her new position, Goins will oversee Community Supervision operations in Wilkes, Yadkin, Ashe, and Alleghany counties with a staff of 41 people who supervise more than 1,000 individuals sentenced to probation, parole or post-release supervision.
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. – NoonWHERE: Pitt Community College, Craig F. Goess Student Center, 169 Bulldog Run, Winterville, NC 28590 WHO: Council members, honored guests, speakers, and a chance for public commentAGENDA
RE: Benjamin Stewart 0244558
RE: James S. Branch 0042615COUNTY AND COURT: New Hanover County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 93 CRS022874 Sexual Offense First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: May 17, 1994Dear News Editor:
RE: Johnny A. Beck 0502420COUNTY AND COURT: Wake County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 95 CRS 014892 Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: January 11, 2021Dear News Editor:
RE: Timothy D. Townsend 0410946COUNTY AND COURT: Moore County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 91 CRS 000287 Murder First Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: May 14, 1991Dear News Editor:
57th NCDAC facility or operation recommended or awarded accreditation.
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction have promoted Tim Gasperson to the position of Director of Operations in the Division of Community Supervision, effective May 4, 2026.In this new position, Gasperson will direct the operations of more than 2,000 probation/parole officers across the state who supervise more than 84,000 individuals sentenced to probation, parole or post release supervision.
RE Terrence Champelle 0072241COUNTY AND COURT: Mecklenburg County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 92CRS081516 Murder Second Degree; Life 92CRS027613 Robbery w/Dangerous WeaponCONVICTION DATE: April 28, 1993Dear News Editor: