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SANFORD - Corrections officers flying a drone spotted Johnathan Mabe in woods a short distance from Sanford Correctional Center and apprehended him without incident around midnight Friday.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) celebrated a significant milestone toward achieving state sustainability goals with a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500 kilowatt solar energy project at Tabor Correctional Institution. The new 500 kilowatt solar array is one of several major energy improvement efforts underway at NCDAC facilities, aimed at achieving goals set forth by Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order 80 and its ambitious Energy Use Index reduction goals.

Officials with the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) have promoted Shakitha Johnson to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 20 which covers Anson, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties. Johnson will oversee 70 probation/parole officers and staff who supervise more than 2,375 individuals in District 20 sentenced to probation, parole or post-release supervision.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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:

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: