Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: Groundbreaking Oct. 30 for solar energy project at Tabor Correctional

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

Media Advisory: Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Launch of 500 kW Solar Energy Project at NCDAC Tabor 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.

Randolph Correctional Center recommended for ACA accreditation

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

Heaton named warden at Brown Creek Correctional

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

Caswell Correctional recommended for ACA accreditation

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

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Thomas O. Carson

RE: Thomas O. Carson 0067870

COUNTY AND COURT:  McDowell County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE: 85 CRS 001390 Rape First Degree; Life
85 CRS 001391 Sexual Offense First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE: June 6, 1986

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Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Jimmy L. Floyd

RE: Jimmy L. Floyd 0131465

COUNTY AND COURT:  Gaston County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE: 91 CRS 010395 Murder First Degree; Life
91 CRS 010394 Robbery w/Dangerous Weapon; 40 Years

CONVICTION DATE: May 29, 1992

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Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Timothy R. Tan

RE: Timothy R. Tan 0398600

COUNTY AND COURT:  Edgecombe County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE: 79 CRS 005998 Burglary First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE: May 12, 1980

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Update: Escaped offender captured

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking offender Christopher Greer (#0620836), who escaped Friday morning from Caldwell Correctional Institution in Lenoir.

Media Notification: Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission — Kenneth W. Evans

RE: Kenneth W. Evans 0505363 

COUNTY AND COURT: Forsyth County; Superior Court

CRIME AND SENTENCE:  94 CRS 23829 Murder First Degree; Life

CONVICTION DATE:  September 26, 1995

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