This week’s photo was taken in 1982 and features two Person County men, one of whom owned an electric motor repair shop on Depot Street. The two are Chelsey Wrenn (left) and George Carver Jr. More...

MEET DUKE — the Person County Animal Control Pet of the Week. Duke is a Basset mix about three years old. He loves people and attention and is good with kids, cats and some dogs. The adoption fee is $100. More...

Meetings The first meeting of the PERSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ADVISORY COMMITTEE will be held at Tricia’s Expresso, 43 Abbitt St., on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. More...

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The 22nd Annual Optimst Club Golf Classic, sponsored by the Roxboro Optimist Club, will be held Saturday, Aug. 2 at Roxboro Country Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit Optimist programs for youth and the community. More...

Mike Chambers celebrated the biggest night in his veteran racing career in front of one of the biggest crowds in the recent history of his hometown track. More...

The Person High School drill team performed and competed at the UDA dance camp at Wake Forest University with 14 other teams. Their home routine placed fourth and they earned a spirit stick. More...

Andrew and Libby McDonald of Roxboro announce the birth of their son, William Chayton McDonald. William was born on June 16, 2014 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham. He weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces. More...

Nothing beats walking through the local Person County Farmers Market and buying some fresh, in season, locally grown produce. You can even bring your children along to get them interested in trying new fruits and vegetables. More...