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American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Dan River Prison Work Farm, another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Warden Michael Parsons will be in charge of all operations at Scotland Correctional Institution in Laurinburg.

Caswell Correctional celebrated its “End of the Leash Ceremony” at the facility this week. The program empowers offenders to train service animals, which are then placed in the community to provide help for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

He is responsible for all operations at the medium-custody facility for male offenders near Yanceyville.

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Sampson Correctional Institution, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

The death of offender Gary S. Love #1533320 in May was a suicide, according to the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Talena Lee as the new warden at Nash Correctional Institution in Nashville, N.C.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) was thrilled to have the chance to make an impact all across NC in the 2023 Governor's School Supply Drive. Sec. Todd Ishee, accompanied by members of the staff and Warren County School Superintendent Keith Sutton personally delivered some of the agency's donated school supplies to Mariam Boyd Elementary School in Warrenton.