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Annette Stubblefield had served as Dan River's associate warden of custody and operations since 2020.
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.
The solar farm will be the first utility-owned array in North Carolina to serve a public 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 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.
State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking offender Christopher Greer (#0620836), who escaped Friday morning from Caldwell Correctional Institution in Lenoir.
Gabriel Boyd Sellers died Oct. 8 of an apparent suicide at Central Prison.