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 0082452COUNTY AND COURT: Davie County; Superior Court CRIME AND SENTENCE: 84 CRS 0016340 Murder Second Degree; 45 Years CONVICTION DATE: October 7, 2006Dear News Editor:
RE: Willie J. McNeil 0276156COUNTY AND COURT Lee County; Superior CourtCRIME AND SENTENCE: 94 CRS 002355 Murder Second Degree; Life CONVICTION DATE: December 5, 1994Dear 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.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
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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: