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2 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7,2018 PEELER Continued from 1 seat. It will be Leigh’s second four-year term. She’s a Dem ocrat. Nelson returned to the Perquimans commission board in 2014 after serv ing a couple of four-year terms on the Perquimans SAFETY Continued from 1 death or life.” He said sometimes teens just need to talk with some body his or her own age. “Be that friend,” Price said. Read more Perquimans news and feature stories online at DailyAdvance.com... At the home page, mouse over the News link and select Perquimans Board of Education. Nel son previously served as a Perquimans commissioner from 2000-04. He’s a Re- publican. Sheriff Shelby White is trying to win his first elec tion against Republican challenger Jim Bray. White is a Democrat. Todd Tilley is running un opposed for Clerk of Supe rior Court. McCleney told the stu dents to find way to deal with anxiety, saying “fear comes from Satan.” Price said the meeting last week doesn’t have to be the last one. “If you want to do this more often, we can do it weekly,” Price said. Pasquotank prison remains on lockdown BY JON HAWLEY The Daily Advance Pasquotank Correctional Institution remains on lock- down but continues getting on better footing, the state director of prisons said in an interview last week. Kenneth Lassiter spoke with a reporter on Wednes day to give an update on PCI, where changes contin ue unfolding after last year’s deadly escape attempt. In October, four inmates start ed a fire in the prison’s sew ing plant in hopes of escap ing during the chaos. They failed, but stand accused of killing four correctional em ployees in the process. Subsequent reviews of PCI found the prison was understaffed and didn’t al ways follow security pro cedures — factors that likely facilitated the escape attempt. Lassiter said PCI is “not quite ready yet” for the lock- down to be lifted, though some religious services have resumed there. He thanked the prison’s com munity partners who have relied on inmate labor for their patience. Lassiter also reported that more than a fourth of PCI’s 264 positions remain vacant, a number that’s little changed since the escape attempt occurred. How ever, he reiterated that DPS has reduced the prison’s population to make it more manageable. PCI”s current population is 525 inmates, he said. Lassiter also noted the closure of PCI’s sewing plant solved security prob lems that a review by the National Institute of Correc tions found at the prison. Lassiter also explained that increased training continues at PCI, under the supervision of interim Administrator Dennis Dan iels. Daniels took over at the prison last month, fol lowing the suspensions of Administrator Felix Taylor and Assistant Administrator Colbert Respass. Daniels was previously the adminis trator at Maury Correctional Institution, located about 20 miles southwest of Green ville. Lassiter said Daniels has been “well received” at PCI, where he worked before going to MCI, and is letting staff “heal” from last year’s murders while also review ing and improving opera tions. Lassiter notes Daniels was the longest-serving administrator at any of the state’s prisons with at least 1,000 inmates. MCI’s capac ity is about 1,500, according to DPS’ website. Lassiter credited him not only for running MCI well, but for helping set up a ther apeutic diversionary unit for inmates with mental health needs and a veterans dorm solely for inmates who are also military veterans. In mates who are veterans do better together, Lassiter noted. Though declining to re lease any operational as sessments or security au dits for MCI — which he said could contain sensitive information—Lassiter said there were no staff fatali ties under Daniels’ watch. He also said there were not an unusual number of as saults, given the nature and size of MCI’s inmate popu lation. How long Daniels will continue to manage PCI is unclear. Lassiter explained Taylor is still the administra tor of the prison, and deci sions on whether to alter or end his employment, as well as Respass’, are tied to the Department of Public Safe ty’s ongoing investigation of PCI. Lassiter noted that both Taylor and Respass are near ing the maximum amount of time an employee can be suspended, but couldn’t say Wednesday what DPS’ next steps will be. Congratulations! The North Carolina Press Association has recognized The Daily Advance, Chowan Herald and The Perquimans Weekly as leaders in journalism and advertising. Our publications earned 19 awards for excellence in both digital and print initiatives. Our editorial, advertising and creative teams have proven that hard work and dedication are the hallmarks of effective advertising and journalistic enterprise. Please join us in congratulating the following for their award-winning efforts! The Daily Advance TAYLOR MUELLER REALTY 1ST PLACE BEST REAL ESTATE AD RICH HOUGHTON, CREATIVE‘SWf COASTAL PARK TOWNHOMES 2ND PLACE BEST REAL ESTATE AD RACHEL RADUNS, CREATIVE STAFF MILL END CARPET SHOPS 1ST PLACE BEST HOME FURNISHINGS/APPUANCES BEV ALEXANDER, CREATIVE STAFF HONORING OUR VETERANS 2016 EDITORIAL 2ND PLACE BEST SPECIAL SECTION STAFF LIFE CHANGES FAST FOR SENIORS AT MEALS ON WHEELS 1ST PLACE BEST FEATURE REPORTING CINDY BEAMON BEST COMMUNITY COVERAGE 1ST PLACE EDITORIAL STAFF The Chowan Herald W. E. NIXON WELDING AND HARDWARE, INC. CAROLINA CHRYSLER, DODGE. 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Northeastern North Carolina deserves a representative who is fa miliar with the needs of our community and will fight for them.” Phelps’ candidacy is inconsistent with a state ment he gave on Nov. 8 in which he withdrew his interest in running for the seat in newly drawn House District 1. “While I would like to broaden my reach across eastern North Carolina, it is more important right now for me to complete a few more of the projects I set out to accomplish for the residents of Washing ton County,” he said then in not seeking that legisla tive office. In the N.C. Senate Demo ¬ cratic Caucus press release, Phelps states he “believes the General Assembly has failed to do enough for northeastern North Caro lina,” and, if elected, plans to fight for economic de velopment, small business owners, infrastructure and education. Phelps also criticized cuts to education that he said have increased class sizes, citing his experience as an instructor at East Carolina University. The release also notes that Phelps was “born and raised” in Creswell, and graduated from ECU in 2009 and from the N.C. Central University School of Law in 2013. The winner of the Dem ocratic contest will face either state Rep. Bob Stein burg, R-Chowan, or Clark Twiddy, a Republican busi nessman from Dare, who declared their candidacies for the seat months ahead of either Democrat. The winners of each party’s May 8 primary will then face voters in the Novem ber general election. FIRES Continued from 1 the home was owned by Christopher Colvin. White praised the fire- fighters for containing the blaze in the high winds. “They did a real good job,” White said. White said investiga tors don’t know what caused the blaze, but they don’t suspect foul play. On Monday a person was transported to Sen- tara Albemarle Medical Chowan Perquimans Habitat 1 for Humanity" Restore Open Tues., Thurs., Sat. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm We pick- up large donations! only Rat Screen TVs will be accepted. 1370 N. Broad St., Edenton 482-2686 Center afternoon after a fire in a detached apart ment in the 200 block of Hogs Neck Road. The Inter-County Volun teer Fire Department and units from Durants Neck and Winfall responded to the fire shortly after 2:30 p.m. Michael Cartwright, an officer with the Inter- County department, said the fire was contained in about 15 to 20 minutes. The cause of the in juries to the person be ing transported was unknown as of Monday afternoon. The fire was contained to a one-story structure next to a brick home and a carport. Three trucks from In ter-County and two trucks each from Durants Neck and Winfall responded along with EMS person nel. About 30 people in all were involved. Perquimans JAVeekly (USPS428-080) Vol. 86 No. 10 Published each Wednesday. A publication of Cooke Communications North Carolina, LLC Established 1934 111 W. 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