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Benjamin Jackson Gregory is now an Eagle Scout.
Gregory named Eagle Scout
Benjamin Jackson Gregory received his Eagle Scout Certificate on Feb. 2, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Person Masonic Lodge 113. Greogry’s journey with Troop 260 has taken him from … more
Priscilla Dalton right, won the Good Citizen Award for Roxboro Christian Academy. DAR Good CItizen Committee chairwoman Pamela Wood presented her with a certificate noting her honor.
3 earn Good Citizen Awards
The Thomas Person Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Good Citizen certificates and monetary awards to three Person County seniors last month. The DAR Good Citizens … more
Carrie Bowers was voted 2019 Alumnus of the Year at the 2019 PCC Commencement ceremony.
Nominations for PCC Alumnus of the Year being accepted
The Piedmont Community College Alumni Partnership is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Alumnus of the Year award. Nominees must: • Have successfully completed a degree, diploma, or … more
Person woman wins lottery drawing
Jean Farrish of Roxboro tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and turned it into a $176,000 win. She bought her winning ticket at the Winners Food Mart on North Madison Boulevard in Roxboro … more
Strum scholarship established for Person students
The Dr. Williamson B. Strum and Faye Young Strum Scholarship was established in 2019 to provide two scholarships for deserving students graduating from Person High School who plan to attend a private … more
Deputies RD Weaver and Tevin Dixon prepare to "arrest" Ruth Bryant to cross the item of the 100-year-old's bucket list.
Sheriff's Office fulfills bucket list item
The Person County Sheriff's Office helped cross an item off the bucket list of a Cambridge Hills resident Tuesday. Among the items on Ruth Bryant's bucket list has been to be arrested and taken to … more
Susan Bowen, a programs outreach coordinator with the Person County Library, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Roxboro Kiwanis Club.
The ‘Story Lady’ addresses Kiwanis Club
At the Feb. 24 meeting of the Roxboro Kiwanis Club at La Piazza restaurant in Uptown Roxboro, Susan Bowen, coordinator of outreach programs for the Person County Public Library, updated the club on … more
Mark Cool, a mixed-media artist from Efland, is the painter of this photoed subject.
Art exhibitions slated for March at Kirby
Two new art exhibitions are up for viewing at the Kirby, and have opening receptions from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, Mar. 6. In the Kirby Gallery, local artist Jane Phillips will show her paintings in an … more
Peaches Raglin, right, is presented with an escrow payment from RHA Executive Director Felts Lewis, left, and FSS Coordinator Larry Mayfield. Raglin graduated from the FSS program on Feb. 18.
Housing authority resident moves toward self-sufficiency
For one member of Roxboro’s Family Self-Sufficiency program, Feb. 18 was a landmark day. Peaches Raglin graduated from the FSS program at the beginning of last Tuesday’s meeting at Roxboro … more
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Executive Director of Person County Partnership for Children Allison Satterfield spoke of accomplishments by and challenges for the organization, as she addressed attendees of the February meeting of the Roxboro Kiwanis Club.
Partnership for Children director addresses Kiwanians
Allison Satterfield, Executive Director of Person County Partnership for Children addressed the Roxboro Kiwanis Club at its Feb. 10 meeting at La Piazza restaurant in Uptown Roxboro. She began her … more
Graduates of the Roxboro Housing Authority's first digitial inclusion program received new laptops at a ceremony last week at Harris Gardens.
Digital inclusion program graduates first class
Graduates of Roxboro Housing Authority’s first year Digital Inclusion Program were recognized for completing the program, at the agency’s quarterly digital inclusion meeting held Wednesday, Feb. … more
Five Person students named to WCU honors lists
Five Person County students have been awarded academic honors for the fall 2019 semester at Western Carolina University. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.5 … more
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