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A North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital. “We are working hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons. The health and safety of the staff and the offender population continues to be our top priority,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons. The offender tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 24. She was hospitalized on Jan. 3. Her condition worsened, and she died on Feb. 4.

After a long history of disturbances, drug violations and countless calls to the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, a Mount Airy neighborhood should soon feel a little safer.  On February 2, 2021, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Angela B. Puckett signed a judgment for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against a Surry County residence, 1988 Fancy Gap Road in Mount Airy. Chapter 19 of the N.C. General Statutes defines a public nuisance, and allows for a civil remedy to abate such nuisance activities.

Over the weekend, state and local officials raided two illegal alcohol establishments and seized cash, alcohol, drugs and a stolen firearm. ALE received information of an illegal nightclub, 53 Bar and Lounge, at 3213 Cedar Creek Road in Fayetteville. The location previously held active ABC permits, but closed in October of 2016. Through the course of the investigation, special agents found the location was operating like a night club with a cover fee, DJ, armed security, and a full bar.

On January 28, 2021, Superior Court Judge Lori Hamilton signed a judgment for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against a Davie County property, 304 Legion Hut Road in Mocksville, N.C. Chapter 19 of the N.C. General Statutes defines a public nuisance, and allows for a civil remedy to abate such nuisance activities.

Leaders of the N.C. Department of Public Safety and the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will be available today for a dial-in media briefing at 2 p.m. to provide an update on COVID-19 vaccinations in state prisons. Please see below for details on how to join the call.

A Rutherford Correctional Center offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital. “We are working hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons. The health and safety of the staff and the offender population continues to be our top priority,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons. The offender tested positive on Jan. 12, the day he was hospitalized. His condition worsened, and he died on Jan. 26.

The NC National Guard deployed over 300 Soldiers and Airmen to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. A security force of 300 personnel, members from the 42nd Civil Support Team (CBRN-WMD), and 10 personnel that operated a JISCC (Joint Incident Site Communications Capability). JISCC –  According to Capt. Chelsea Beale, a tactical communications officer assigned to the 105th Engineer Battalion, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, this is the first time these Soldiers and Airmen have been activated together.

An Alexander Correctional Institution offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital. “We continue to work hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons. The health and safety of the staff and the offender population continues to be our top priority,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons. The offender tested positive on Dec. 30 and was hospitalized the same day. His condition worsened, and he died on Jan 20.

RALEIGH — Reporters and editors in need of visuals for stories on COVID-19 vaccinations within the N.C. prisons system can find high-quality stills and video here. A Public Affairs detail from the N.C. National Guard was present Wednesday and today at Central Prison to document the Guard’s lead role in vaccinating Prisons healthcare workers, who in turn vaccinate corrections workers and offenders. If you use the visuals, please credit N.C. National Guard.

Leaders of the N.C. Department of Public Safety and the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will be available today for a dial-in media briefing at 2:30 p.m. to provide an update on the launch of COVID-19 vaccinations in state prisons. Please see below for details on how to join the call.