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Old Testament: “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, ...” Genesis 1:29
Duke Energy has begun analyzing its two local plants for replacement generation, company District Manager Tanya Evans confirmed at Thursday's Person County Tourism Summit.
About five years ago, Ashley Page took a notion to take a few pictures for a photographer.
With higher revenues outpacing an increase in expenditures, Person County is seeing a mid-year surplus, County Finance Director Amy Wehrenberg said in a presentation during the Board of County Commissioners’ budget retreat Tuesday.
The Roxboro City Council was presented the findings of a pay and job classification study Tuesday night which, if implemented, will cost a little more than $800,000.
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My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and…
At the Feb. 6 Person County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Person County Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance was approved by a unanimous vote. Along with other fire safety enhancements, this new ordinance provides for open burning restrictions and fines for non-compliance. The fin…
The Person County Republican Party, in accordance with the NCGOP and Person County GOP Plan of Organization will hold its annual county convention Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m. until 11 am. at Roxboro City Hall, 105 Lamar Street, in Uptown Roxboro. Registered Republicans can register at www.…
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Roxboro Savings Bank celebrates a century in business
State Democrats opted for change at Saturday’s semi-annual State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting, electing Person County native Anderson Clayton to serve as state party chair.
Three potential challengers have emerged in an effort to change the leadership in the Person County Republican Party.
There were bright lights, upbeat music and high fashion with a local flair at the Carolina Estates Friday night as the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first ever Galentine’s Day Fashion Show.
Southern Middle School won the Orange-Person Athletic Conference (OPAC) cheerleading championship Saturday at Stanback Middle School. The Panthers are coached by Tiffany Brooks and Evony Pulliam. Members of the team include: front row (left-to-right) Sophie Martin, Sophie Martin, Caroline Cl…
At the Jan. 26 meeting of the Roxboro Kiwanis Club at Golden Corral restaurant, Norwood Walker, a retired Person County educator who is still teaching a high school class online, spoke to the club about the importance of local history. He has been writing for Hyco Lake magazine since 2012. T…
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My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. (James 2:1 ESV)
It is that time of year again and if you are like most American households, you are preparing for Super Bowl weekend. And what is Super Bowl about besides football and commercials?
Person County native Darius McGhee, shown here during a game last season, set the career scoring record at Liberty University during Saturday’s game at Lipscomb. McGhee has amassed 2,384 points during his career, including 478 career 3-pointers, fourth all-time in NCAA Division I men’s basketball.
The Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously codified its rules and procedures for public comment at its two monthly meetings.
The Person County Board of Education voted to install a weapons detection system and add new cameras to the district’s two middle schools and Person High School during its meeting last Thursday.
The Person County Board of Commissioners heard a proposal for an 80 megawatt solar farm northwest of Hyco Lake at its meeting Monday night, but made no decision on the matter.
The Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved improvements to the county auditorium at its regular meeting Monday night.
After more than a month closed, Main Street reopened last Friday after crews were able to remove their equipment from the street. The street was initially closed and the building deemed unsafe Dec. 8 after a citizen reported the brick facade at 108 North Main was cracked and leaning, forcing…
The Person County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of February Monday night with an agenda that features several major topics.
Growing up in Person County, Anderson Clayton was told she needed to leave to pursue her dreams.
Before Zane Lappin left for Greensboro for her week of preparation before the North Carolina Distinguished Young Women’s program, she told her mom about her one goal for the week.
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Following a presentation on the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s Carbon Plan, the Person County Economic Development Commission discussed its impacts and the county’s response at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The Person County Economic Development Commission re-elected its current leadership for the coming year at its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The stories that women serving time in the Person County jail have shared with Sherry Clayton have been horrifying and heartbreaking.
A popular Uptown Roxboro hangout and a beloved community leader were honored Thursday at the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, held at Palace Pointe.
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Silas Albright realized he was not going to make the NBA in middle school.
The Person County Board of Education voted to allow students and their chaperones to take a summer adventure to Southeast Asia.
Amid a cloudy future for the Duke Energy coal plants in the county, the Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to retain a legislative lobbyist in the General Assembly during the board’s Tuesday morning meeting.
Roxboro Community School will be looking for the next leader.
Local pastor Clevie Brandon offered words of prayer during Monday’s service at Zion Christian Center honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Services commemorating the holiday took place at several churches throughout the county and the Person County Interdenominational …
After more than four decades in the textiles industry, P&A Industrial Fabrications co-founder Jack Adams will retire this month.
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The Person County Board of Commissioners was updated on progress of the proposed merger of Person Industries and the Person County Recycling center into a single facility last week.
In a Tuesday release, Person County announced its next assistant county manager.
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The suspect in a string of car thefts last Thursday has been taken into custody.
The suspect in relation to multiple stolen vehicles, stolen firearms and a motor vehicle collision Thursday morning has been taken into custody.
For about the last eight years, when it was time for Person County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Heath Gill to leave his house and go to work, his best buddy, Paxo, was right there, wagging his tail waiting to jump in the cruiser with him.
Person County native Ray Jeffers was ceremonially sworn in to represent District 2 in the North Carolina House of Representatives Tuesday night in front of family, friends and supporters at Roxboro City Hall.
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