In the mid-1970s, the Division of Prisons transportation center was moved to Sandy Ridge from Randolph Correctional Center. The transportation center serves as a weekly site for Department of Correction inmate transfer buses from across the state. The buses transport inmates and mail between state prisons. Inmates who meet program requirements can participate in study release and take courses at Guilford Technical Community College. Yokefellow Bible study or Think Smart.
Inmates work in a number of jobs.
They may be assigned to Department of Transportation road crews or work under contract for local government agencies. Inmates may also be assigned to maintenance or kitchen duties. Inmates nearing parole may participate in work release, leaving the prison for part of the day to work for a business in the community. Turn left onto Sandy Ridge Road and drive about two miles. Then turn left onto Sandy Camp Road for about a quarter mile and the prison will be on your right.