Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: Groundbreaking Oct. 30 for solar energy project at Tabor Correctional

The solar farm will be the first utility-owned array in North Carolina to serve a public correctional institution.

Media Advisory: Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Launch of 500 kW Solar Energy Project at NCDAC Tabor Correctional Institution

WHAT: The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) will celebrate a significant milestone toward achieving state sustainability goals with a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500 kW solar energy project on Oct. 30. The new 500 kW solar array at Tabor Correctional Institution is one of several major energy improvement efforts underway at NCDAC correctional facilities aimed at achieving goals set forth by Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80. 

Randolph Correctional Center recommended for ACA accreditation

Randolph is the 39th NCDAC facility either recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.

Heaton named warden at Brown Creek Correctional

Sammy Heaton previously served as associate warden for custody and operations at Southern Correctional.

Caswell Correctional recommended for ACA accreditation

Caswell Correctional Center is the 38th NCDAC facility recommended or awarded ACA accreditation.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Jimmy L. Floyd

RE: Jimmy L. Floyd 0131465COUNTY AND COURT:  Gaston County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 91 CRS 010395 Murder First Degree; Life91 CRS 010394 Robbery w/Dangerous Weapon; 40 YearsCONVICTION DATE: May 29, 1992Dear News Editor:

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Timothy R. Tan

RE: Timothy R. Tan 0398600COUNTY AND COURT:  Edgecombe County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 79 CRS 005998 Burglary First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: May 12, 1980Dear News Editor:

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Thomas O. Carson

RE: Thomas O. Carson 0067870COUNTY AND COURT:  McDowell County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 85 CRS 001390 Rape First Degree; Life85 CRS 001391 Sexual Offense First Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: June 6, 1986Dear News Editor:

Update: Escaped offender captured

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking offender Christopher Greer (#0620836), who escaped Friday morning from Caldwell Correctional Institution in Lenoir.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Maurice A. Craig

RE: Maurice A. Craig 0091305COUNTY AND COURT: Buncombe County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 94 CRS 51740 Murder Second Degree; LifeCONVICTION DATE: April 6, 1994Dear News Editor: