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Statewide Open Burning Ban effective March 28
Effective March 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Person County prohibits all open burning across the unincorporated areas of Person County, including within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The ban applies to all open burning regardless of whether a permit was issued.
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Person County Government Receives Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna Healthcare® has selected Person County Government as a recipient of their 2025 silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
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Second Rabies Case Confirmed in Person County for 2026
Person County Animal Services and Person County Health Department are urging the public to take precautions following the second confirmed rabies exposure in 2026. The latest incident involved a fox on Dink Ashely Road in Timberlake resulting in multiple confirmed rabies exposures.
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Microsoft Shares Update for Person County
In October 2024, Microsoft purchased 1,350 acres of land in Person County and plans to begin the permitting process for datacenter development later this year.
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