Press Releases

State correctional officers and local law enforcement are seeking Craggy Correctional Center minimum custody inmate Steven W. Coleman (#0082606), who was reported missing from his approved work assignment in Woodfin in Buncombe County on Thursday. He was last seen at his job site at 1:45 p.m.

Duplin County residents can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville on Feb. 12. Before Hurricane Florence arrived, you may have thought your home would never flood. At this event, FEMA flood mitigation specialists will help you find your home on the floodplain map and explain what that means to you. You might be surprised to learn where your home is on this map and how that will impact you and your loved ones in the future.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Tom Brickhouse as the superintendent of Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter.   In his new position, he will be responsible for all operations at the facility that houses male offenders in medium and minimum custody.   Brickhouse, 47, most recently was the assistant superintendent at Bertie Correctional Institution.

Robeson County residents can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the Emergency Operations Center in Lumberton on Feb. 7. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions about home repair and resiliency, making disaster plans, the importance of flood insurance and the opportunity for attendees to locate their properties on the floodplain map.

Fayetteville area residents can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the College Lake Recreation Center in Fayetteville on Feb. 5. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions about home repair and resiliency, making disaster plans, the importance of flood insurance and the opportunity for attendees to locate their properties on the floodplain map.

WHAT:         N.C. Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting DATE/TIME:     Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE:     Warren Correctional Institution Visitation Room, 379 Collins Road, Manson, NC 27553

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Kevin King as the new facility administrator at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy. King, 61, had been the South Central Region Operations Manager for the 15 facilities in the regional office since July 2015. He was responsible for offender custody, facility safety and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Ben Anderson as the director at the Burke Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Center in Morganton. Anderson, 38, had been assistant superintendent for programs at Alexander Correctional Institution since 2015.

Governor Cooper urges residents to follow their local weather forecast and be prepared for another round of sub-freezing temperatures and winter weather over the next few days – and to exercise caution on the roads in areas were wintry precipitation falls.    "North Carolina is bracing for more cold and snowy weather, and I urge people to monitor their local forecasts closely and take proactive steps to stay ready, warm, and safe," said Gov. Cooper.  

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Wake Correctional Center minimum custody inmate Darius K. Wilcher (#1153699), who was reported missing from his approved work assignment in Raleigh on Friday. He was last seen near New Bern Avenue around 12:45 p.m.