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Census shows county population on slight decline
Data released from the U.S. Census Bureau last Thursday shows a slight decline to both Person County and Roxboro’s populations. Consistent with nationwide trends, local populations show an … more
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Commissioners approve development incentives policy
The Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a written Economic Development Incentives Policy at its meeting Monday, clearly stating thresholds that must be met in order for the … more
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Solar permit denied, moratorium set
The Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously denied a special-use permit for a 920-acre solar farm in a southeast portion of the county and established a moratorium on large solar farms at … more
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Board requires masks for PCS schools
The Person County Board of Education voted unanimously to require students and staff to continue to wear masks while in the buildings at the district’s schools for the beginning of the upcoming … more
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Crime Reports — Aug. 9-16
The following reports were released this week.   Roxboro Police Department Monday, Aug. 9 8:03 a.m. – Officers conducted a death investigation on Leasburg Road. 9:02 a.m. … more
Crime reports — July 30-Aug. 8
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Tuesday, Aug. 3 11:18 a.m. – Officers responded to a report of larceny on Hardwood Road. The total estimated … more
Solar opposition frustrating, landowners say
Lack of control over their property has landowners frustrated ahead of a decision on a proposed 920-acre, 80-megawatt solar farm in southeast Person County. After putting off the decision twice, … more
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Planning board to hold solar rezoning hearing Thursday
The Person County Planning Board will hold a public hearing Thursday night on a proposed conditional rezoning for four parcels along Hurdle Mills and Satterfield roads for a proposed 798-acre solar … more
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Local COVID-19 spread worsening
This week’s spread of COVID-19 is Person County’s worst since February with 99 new cases being reported on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Dashboard … more
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Crime Reports July 26 - Aug. 2
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, July 26 7:28 a.m. – Officers responded to a report of breaking and entering and injury to real … more
Commissioners postpone solar decision, pursue moratorium
The Person Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to postpone its decision on a proposed solar farm in the southeastern portion of the county and later to pursue a moratorium on solar systems … more
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Masks on at RCS for start of school
Roxboro Community School announced Tuesday that all students, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks inside the building when they return to campus for the start of the upcoming school … more
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