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FOOD FOR THOUGHT — Get your pantry organized
One of the things that is beneficial to any home cook is having a clean and organized pantry. It can save you time, money, headaches, and protect your food from pests. If you need to know what to … more
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Did you realize? Following is an article published in Morning Ag Clips on Nov. 22 that provides information about how much farmers earn on their products. WASHINGTON — For every dollar … more
Council announces partnership to fix Long Ave. sinkhole
By George Willoughby gwilloughby@roxboro-courier.com The Roxboro City council unanimously voted to enter into a public-private partnership to fix a sinkhole on Long Avenue during a special … more
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Crime Reports — Nov. 23-29
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Tuesday, Nov. 23 12:10 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of property damage on Garrett Street. The total … more
The City of Roxboro's Main Street park project will finally be completed after a private dornor allowed the city to award a contract for the project's second phase Monday night.
Main Street park to be completed using private donation
  By George Willoughby gwilloughby@roxboro-courier.com The Roxboro City Council unanimously voted to enter into a memorandum of understanding accepting a private donation that will … more
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Uptown Roxboro will be bustling with activity tonight with Jingle on Main, the annual start to the Christmas season.
Jingle on Main set for tonight
The Christmas season will officially begin tonight as Uptown Roxboro celebrates Jingle on Main. The annual start of the season returns after a year’s hiatus due to COVID. The celebration … more
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Hundreds of people came together for a prayer vigil for Person County Sheriff’s Department deputy Michael Currier. Currier became ill late last week and is currently in the hospital in critical condition.
‘He’s a gentle giant’
Person County came together Sunday night to pray for a miracle for a beloved local deputy. More than 200 people crowded in front of the Person County Law Enforcement Center Sunday evening for a … more
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County COVID-19 cases on the rise
  By George Willoughby gwilloughby@roxboro-courier.com For the third consecutive week, there has been an increase in new COVID-19 cases in Person County, according to data from the … more
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Crime Reports — Nov. 15-20
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, Nov. 15 3:50 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at Walmart on Durham Road. The total … more
The Veterans Ball at the National Guard Armory capped off the Weekend of Honor
A full weekend to honor veterans
To hear Person Veterans Council board members Ronnie Jeffreys and Teresa Burch tell it, the Veterans Weekend of Honor was a 48-hour whirlwind of non-stop, but tiring activity that took a few days to … more
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Inmate dies by suicide Sunday
An inmate in the Person County Jail died by suicide in his cell Sunday, Sheriff Dewey Jones confirmed to The Courier-Times. Jeffrey Christopher Pruitt, 40, of Henderson was arrested in Vance … more
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47 new COVID-19 cases seen this week
Person County’s new COVID-19 cases look to be on the rise as 47 new cases were announced in the past week, following 35 in the previous week. The new cases take the county’s total to … more
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