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Crime Reports
The following reports were released this week.Roxboro Police DepartmentMonday Jan. 46:13 a.m. – Officers conducted a death investigation on Allensville Road.9:30 a.m. – Gregory Wendell …
COVID-19 cases break weekly high for third straight week, vaccination continues
New cases of COVID-19 reported this week show the county passing its high one-week total with 246 new cases reported between Jan. 6-12.This marks the third straight week that the county has broken …
Commissioners approve new broadband tower
The Person County Board of Commissioners advanced RiverStreet Networks’ broadband internet project Monday night by unanimously issuing a special use permit allowing the company to construct a …
Crime Reports
The following reports were released this week.Roxboro Police DepartmentWednesday, Dec. 2311:23 a.m. – Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering on Durham Road.11:26 p.m. – …
Commissioners approve airport recommendation
The Person County Board of Commissioners went with the county Airport Commission’s recommendation by unanimously awarding the contract for the Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County’s …
Sports
The Person High School volleyball team overcame deficits in each set of Thursday night’s state playoff game at Clayton High …
AIDAN'S ARENA — A somber end to a short season
It feels like volleyball season just began.After walking into the Dog House for the RCS volleyball finale last Wednesday night against …
Tuesday night felt like a brand new season inside the Dog House.But the result was not what the Roxboro Community School volleyball …
The Person High School varsity volleyball team coasted to a 3-0 (25-10, 25-12, 25-8) victory against Rockingham County Monday in its …
After almost an entire year of waiting, Rocket basketball is back.Both Person varsity basketball teams enjoyed success in the 2020 …
Special Sections
Takeaways from the election
To the editor:We Americans research our news from a variety of sources, from QAnon to Fox to PBS to the Wall Street Journal. I would …
No freedom from consequence
This may be the understatement of the new year, but last Wednesday was simply a horrible day.By now, you’ve all seen the images …
Goodbye 2020, hello 2021
I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any that we’ve experienced in our lifetime.A year ago at this time, we …
BLIZZARD: The surreal life of COVID volleyball
I guess it didn’t really sink in just how different sports are now until I witnessed it for myself.Our sports editor, Aidan Jensen, …
EDITORIAL — Making a difference in our community
We’re not breaking any news here by sharing with you that 2020 has been a brutally difficult year for many people across the county, …