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Person County School Virtual Academy celebrated its inaugural graduation last Thursday at the Person County Office Building Auditorium.
Virtual Academy celebrates inaugural class
The Person County Schools Virtual Academy honored its inaugural graduating class during Thursday’s commencement exercise at the Person County Office Building Auditorium. The school, in just … more
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County COVID-19 cases on the rise again
COVID-19 cases in Person County are on the rise again. Last week, 89 cases of COVID-19 in the county were reported, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The … more
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Interim manager contract approved
The Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract for interim County Manager Ralph Clark at its meeting Monday night. Clark has previously served as Roxboro city manager in … more
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The members of the class of 2022 from Person High School celebrate after being declared graduates during Friday’s commencement exercise.
Rockets’ graduates honored
After two years of COVID restrictions and altered graduations, it was back to normal at Person High School as the Class of 2022 was celebrated Friday evening at Rocket Stadium. The 200-plus … more
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Crime Reports: May 27 - June 5
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Friday, May 27 9:20 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious … more
‘This is the bare bones’
In advance of its required budget public hearing June 14, the Roxboro City Council took one more look over the next fiscal year’s finances Tuesday night. That budget features a five-cent tax … more
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A home on Morgan Street was left with a hole in the front wall Saturday after a truck driver was blinded by the morning sun and ran off the road. According to the accident report from the Roxboro Police Department, the driver was travelling north on Morgan Street before running off the road on the right, hitting a utility pole and running into the home. There were no reported injuries.
Rough morning
Budget public hearing, interim manager action set for Monday
The Person County Board of Commissioners will hear input on the proposed 2022-23 budget and will decide on a contract for a proposed interim county manager at its meeting Monday night. The … more
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County to participate in Duke plan formation
Last Thursday, The North Carolina Utilities Commission granted Person County’s request to intervene in the proceeding on Duke Energy’s Carolinas Carbon Plan. The county, through County … more
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The graduating class of Roxboro Community School celebrates after officially being named alumni of the school during Friday’s commencement exercise.
RCS graduates Class of 2022
The members of the Roxboro Community School graduating class of 2022 celebrated with a turn of a tassel and a tossing of a cap at the conclusion of Friday’s annual commencement ceremony. The … more
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Memorial Day in a small town
The Person Veterans Council hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Veterans Park. The ceremony honored the county’s Gold Star families and the county’s fallen service … more
Local GOP chair cited for DWI on Mayo Lake
The chairman of the Person County Republican Party was cited this weekend for boating while under the influence. Christopher Lloyd Weaver, of Satterfield Farm Road in Timberlake, is facing a … more
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