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Palace Pointe will be aiming to return to life at the end of the month.
‘As soon as we walked in the front door, we fell in love’
After closing in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Palace Pointe is set to reopen under new ownership. In a Facebook post last Friday, Blaine and Janelle Given, owners of three movie … more
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Crime Reports — Dec.6-13
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, Dec. 6 11:30 a.m. – Officers conducted a death investigation on South Morgan Street. 5:21 p.m. … more
The Roxboro Police Department seized two handguns and a BB gun following a shooting last Tuesday in Ca-Vel Village.
Repeat offenders, felons with guns highlight recent shootings
A rash of recent shootings has been highlighted by back-and-forth incidents, repeat offenders and felons with guns, Roxboro Police Department officials say. The most recent incident was last … more
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Uptown Roxboro was bustling with activity last Thursday as Jingle on Main jump-started the holiday season. Hundreds of people swarmed the streets, visiting local merchants and enjoying the performances and activities around Main Street. Roxboro Mayor Merilyn Newell and reigning Roxboro Distinguished Young Woman Andelyn Briggs shared the honors of lighting the city’s Christmas tree in Merritt Commons.
Merry Christmas, Roxboro
Local burn ban issued
Person County is now under a burn ban amid poor weather conditions, following the statewide ban enacted last Monday by the North Carolina Forest Service. Person County Deputy Fire Marshal Lisa … more
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County cases hit triple digits again, positive test rate third highest in the state
For the first time since September, Person County’s new weekly COVID-19 case count has hit triple digits. Since last week, 103 new cases have been reported to the North Carolina Department … more
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After a one-year, COVID hiatus, the Roxboro Christmas Parade will return Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.
Christmas parade set for Saturday
The streets will be packed with kids of all ages in the Christmas spirit, candy will be flying and Santa Claus will be coming to town Saturday afternoon. One of the featured events of the holiday … more
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Candidates slow to file for 2022 election
Through the first few days of filing for the 2022 election, few candidates have filed in local races. As of mid-morning Wednesday, no candidates have filed for Person County Board of Commissioners … more
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Powell to serve again as chair, Sims to vice chair commissioners’ board
At the beginning of Monday night’s meeting of the Person County Board of Commissioners, the commissioners elected the upcoming year’s chair and vice chair. By a 4-1 vote, the … more
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Annual report shows healthy county finances
With a presentation of the audit findings for the county’s 2020-2021 fiscal year at Monday night’s meeting of the Person County Board of Commissioners, county staff reported healthy … more
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Crime Reports Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, Nov. 29 12 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of kidnapping on Pine Ridge Drive. 2:01 p.m. … more
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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