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Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender who tested positive for COVID-19 at Lumberton Correctional Institution has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by the virus. This is the ninth coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison. 

North Carolina Begins Cleanup After Hurricane Isaias Tears Through the State

Hurricane Isaias made landfall at Ocean Isle Beach last night, bringing storm surge, high winds, heavy rains and tornadoes as it moved through North Carolina. 

Dwayne Baker Named Warden at Davidson Correctional

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Dwayne Baker as the new warden of the Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington.

Baker had been the associate warden at the facility since 2014.

Larry Godwin Named Warden at Rutherford Correctional

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Larry Godwin as the new warden of the Rutherford Correctional Center in Spindale.

Godwin had been the deputy warden at the facility since 2015.

President Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for North Carolina

FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state and tribal response efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias from July 31, 2020 and continuing.

North Carolina Readies for Tropical Storm Isaias

Tropical Storm Isaias is moving northward along the Florida coast and has North Carolina in its path with threats of heavy rainfall, storm surge, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and dangerous rip currents.

North Carolina Prepares as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

Although Hurricane Isaias has slowed its advance, the storm remains a threat to North Carolina for localized flooding, dangerous rip currents, power outages and road closures. 

Governor Cooper Declares Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Hurricane Isaias

North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with plans including safeguards for COVID-19. Governor Roy Cooper and State Emergency Management leaders updated the public today, urging them to track the storm and prepare for wind and rain. 

Onslow County Schools to Receive More Than $10.5 Million

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved more than $10.5 million to reimburse Onslow County Schools for Hurricane Florence-related expenses. 

Offender Dies in Apparent Suicide

Offender Christopher Watson (#0876848) died Tuesday evening at Scotland Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell at 7:40 p.m.