Union presses prison officials to make necessary repairs to ensure the N.C. federal prison is a safe working environment
Authorities are searching for the escapee in a rural, sparsely populated area
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Since Jan. 1, nine inmates have died by suicide, with suspected staff shortages largely to blame
The body scanner, which was purchased with state and county funds, cost around $200,000
Michael Todd Hill was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced in the killing of his 23-year-old girlfriend
"Our deputies are working diligently to return Quay Davis into custody," Sheriff Garry McFadden said
"It's a proven fact that I will not tolerate foolishness," Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said
Despite efforts to improve recruitment and retention, the vacancy rate in jail positions continues to grow
Inmate Elijah Evans was sentenced in January to more than 10 years for the 2021 assault
“That is not happening under my watch," Sheriff Garry McFadden said
Kelly Boswell intervened "without hesitation" when an inmate assaulted 2 COs in an escape attempt, the sheriff's office said
The private officers will be paid between $26.89 and $31.35, higher than the new entry wage for jail and deputy hires
Among other changes, Sheriff Garry McFadden says his office has raised starting officer pay to "top dollar" to attract more applicants
The state’s findings could trigger a process in which the sheriff and county either correct the violations or risk having the jail closed
A third escapee remains on the run as of Wednesday afternoon
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