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Crime reports: Jan. 13-23
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 18 9:42 a.m. – Officers responded to a report of injury to personal property on Beacon … more
Lights, camera, action
Friday was a big day in Person County as Palace Pointe’s new owners Blaine and Janelle Given were welcomed to the community by the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce with a ceremonial ribbon … more
New record COVID-19 cases for third straight week
For the third straight week, new cases in Person County have set a new record. The 621 new cases reported since last Thursday set another new high, breaking the record of 433 set last week, which … more
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Commissioners to rule on solar ordinance next month
After hearing the proposed changes to the county’s solar energy ordinance for the first time Tuesday morning, the Person County Board of Commissioners opted to delay their decision until … more
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This weekend brought a wintry mix throughout the area and more is expected later this week with estimates of as many as 3-4 inches possible locally.
More snow expected Thursday
Less than a week after its last snowstorm, another winter weather system is expected to hit Person County Thursday. In a 9 a.m. update Wednesday, Nick Petro with the National Weather Service … more
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Crime Reports — Jan. 10-17
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, Jan. 10 6:13 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of larceny from a motor vehicle and vandalism on … more
Crime reports
The following reports were released this week. Roxboro Police Department Monday, Jan. 3 7:17 a.m. – Officers conducted a death investigation on Pointer Street.   Tuesday, … more
Roxboro mayor Merilyn Newell, Roxboro Savings Bank CEO Keith Epstein and other dignitaries unveil a banner at the future Uptown park showing the partnership between the bank and the City of Roxboro.
Roxboro Savings, City announce park partnership
The forthcoming Main Street park will be a partnership between Roxboro Savings Bank and the City of Roxboro, the parties announced Tuesday morning in front of the future park space. The city … more
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No charges for deputy after hostage situation shooting
There will be no charges for the Person County Sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man last April who held three people hostage on Clay Long Road, District Attorney Michael Waters announced … more
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New cases break record for second straight week
For the second-straight week, Person County’s new COVID-19 cases have set weekly highs. In the past week, 433 new cases have been reported in the county, up from the previous high of 293 set … more
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The Roxboro City Council unanimously approved a 10, 157 square foot retail building, shown in this rendering, across from Bessie Daniel Road near the future Satterfield Farm subdivision. The building is expected to be the future home of Twins Meat Market and will have other available retail spaces.
Council approves new retail development
By a unanimous vote, the Roxboro City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a new retail and grocery development on U.S. 501 near the proposed Satterfield Farms development. The approved 10,157 … more
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The first snow of the year
It was a beautiful day in Roxboro as snow fell throughout the county Monday. The snow began to fall during the morning hours and continued throughout the early part of the afternoon with a couple of … more
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