For the third weekend in a row, North Carolina is preparing for a winter storm and Governor Cooper and state leaders are reminding residents to be ready for winter weather. “Today is the day to get the essentials you need, so you can stay off the roads …
A Maury Correctional offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital. The offender tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 15 and was hospitalized on Jan. 24. His condition worsened, and he died on Jan. …
Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr. has named Laura Howard as DPS general counsel. Howard will begin her new position on Jan. 24. As general counsel, she will lead the DPS legal team. “Laura’s experience with the U.S. Department of …
Governor Cooper cautioned people to stay home today and stay safe, as most roads remain snow and ice covered, and thousands of homes and businesses in some coastal counties are without power. “If you’re in the affected areas, the best way to stay safe is …
Governor Roy Cooper and state officials are advising residents to not let their guard down, as the worst part of this winter storm is still to come later today and tomorrow. “Roads will become more dangerous and power outages are still expected tonight in …
The N.C. Division of Prisons has completed the administration of COVID-19 booster shots to all offenders who consented to the inoculation and were eligible as of Friday, Jan. 13, 2022. “We have worked hard to get shots in arms, and greatly accelerated this …
Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state of emergency in advance of the second winter storm to move through the state in a week. Beginning Thursday, snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice are expected to cause significant winter impacts in central and eastern …
As a powerful winter storm moves through the state today, Governor Roy Cooper and state officials urged people to stay home and stay safe, and to exercise caution if your power goes out. “For today, the best way to avoid a car accident or getting stranded …
Governor Cooper and state officials are urging North Carolina residents to complete their preparations today for the incoming winter storm, which will cause substantial impacts across the state beginning in the mountains tonight. The snow, sleet and …
The N.C. Division of Prisons is ensuring that all offenders who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot – and who have consented to be vaccinated – are inoculated as soon as possible over the next several days. Prisons medical officials, who …
Governor Roy Cooper is urging people across North Carolina to prepare for a significant incoming winter storm and has signed a state of emergency in advance of the storm’s arrival. “This storm will bring significant impacts from snow, sleet and freezing …
A store clerk and underage driver have been charged following a single-vehicle collision that left one passenger dead. On Sunday, Dec. 26, North Carolina State Highway Patrol notified ALE of a fatal collision which occurred in Wilson County at …
Two additional North Carolina prisons facilities have demonstrated high standards of security, safety and concern for offenders’ welfare that are necessary to earn accreditation from the American Correctional Association. The ACA’s Commission on …
Officials with the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice have promoted Moses Barrow to Judicial District Manager for Division 2, District 12, effective Jan. 3, 2022. In this position, Barrow will oversee Community Corrections operations within …
A preliminary investigation has revealed that on Monday, January 3, at approximately 8:58 p.m., a member of the State Highway Patrol was struck by a responding Patrol member during a traffic stop at High Shoals Church Rd. and Goodes Grove Church Rd. …
A strong storm system moving across North Carolina is bringing high winds, flooding, downed trees, power outages and snow in some areas. Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to exercise caution during this severe weather today. “It’s better to …
A Greene Correctional offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital. “We are working hard in our ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons. The health and safety of the staff …
The Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) will meet via Webex on Tuesday, Jan. 4. from 10 a.m. to noon. Created as part of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act within S.L. 2017-57, the JJAC is tasked with developing an implementation plan for …
Bertie Correctional Institution offender Dontavian Bartee (#1554435) has died after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell around 6:49 a.m. today. The prison’s first responders performed lifesaving measures until local paramedics …
Tabor Correctional Institution offender Malek Moore (#1201849) has died after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell around 4:34 a.m. today. The prison’s first responders performed lifesaving measures until local paramedics arrived who …
