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N.C. prison locked down after unknown substance sickened inmate, staff members

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 31, 2025 at 6:59 AM EDT
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Eastern Correctional Institution is on lockdown after officials said an inmate was found under the influence of an unknown substance Saturday afternoon and three staff members became ill after coming into contact with that inmate.

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Corrections said four people were sent to the hospital, and all were released by the following day.

Officials said the offender was transferred to Central Prison in Raleigh.

The prison in Greene County remains on lockdown because officials are still unsure what the substance is but the SBI is investigating.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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