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Talbert Building Supply to acquire Poindexter Lumber Company
Talbert Building Supply, an independent, family-owned lumber and building materials dealer based in Roxboro, has announced its plans to acquire Poindexter Lumber Company of Clemmons.  The … more
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Third candidate joins sheriff’s race
The candidate list for next year’s race for sheriff is up to three. On Saturday, Keith Daye announced his intentions to file his candidacy for sheriff on Facebook. “What do you get … more
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COVID-19 spread decline continues, county first in state to break from high spread
Person County’s continued decline in new COVID-19 cases continued this week as 28 new cases were reported to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 … more
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Future land use plan, task force findings to be presented Monday
At its Monday night meeting, the Person County Board of Commissioners will hear the final plans from two long-awaited studies. The board will convene at 7 p.m. in the County Office Building … more
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Crime Reports Oct. 11-18
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, Oct. 11 7:31 a.m. – Officers responded to a report of vandalism on West Morehead Street. 11:01 p.m. … more
Next sheriff’s salary set
  Person County’s next sheriff will have a starting salary of $76,680. The Person County Board of Commissioners officially set that salary at its meeting Monday. The election for … more
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On Monday, the Person County Commissioners unanimously approved the ninth amendment to the county's contract with Republic Services for the Upper Piedmont Regional Landfill. The amendment clarified language from the contract's fourth amendment from September 2019, including on the provision allowing for free dumping by county residents.
Commissioners amend landfill contract, set free dumping parameters
By George Willoughby gwilloughby@roxboro-courier.com The Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted an amendment to the county’s contract with Republic Services of North … more
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Local COVID-19 spread cut in half this week
COVID-19 spread in Person County was halved this week, with 30 new cases reported compared to 60 the previous week, according to data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human services … more
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After several years, trees partially obstructing the runway at the Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County, formerly the Person County Airport, will be removed. On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously authorized a contract for the trees' removal.
Airport obstructions to be removed
By a unanimous vote Monday, the Person County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract to remove tree obstructions at the Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County. The removal is … more
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5 votes added to council election following official canvass
Five ballots were added to the final turnout in this year's race for the five Roxboro City Council seats after the Person County Board of Elections completed its official canvass Tuesday. The … more
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Data shows COVID-19 spread back to August levels
Person County’s COVID-19 spread has returned to a level last seen in August with 60 new cases reported this week to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 … more
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Lunchroom staffing issue brought before BOE
Lunchroom vacancies and face covering mandates were among several things discussed during Thursday’s Person County Schools Board of Education meeting and work session. No action was taken … more
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