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.

03/28/2026 5:31 PM

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.

03/24/2026 2:34 PM

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.

03/06/2026 1:57 PM

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.

02/24/2026 2:32 PM

INDUSTRY ALERT: 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.

02/24/2026

Registration Open for Spring 2026 Civics Academy

02/12/2026 2:15 PM

INDUSTRY ALERT: Voltage Energy Chooses Person County for Global Headquarters

Voltage Energy, a Chapel-Hill based solar energy company, is planning to establish its new global headquarters in Person County.

02/09/2026

Golden LEAF Grants $1,000,000 to Piedmont Community College

Piedmont Community College will receive $1,000,000 from the Golden LEAF Foundation for equipment to expand and relocate the welding program to South Campus.

02/09/2026

State of Emergency Declaration Expired, Normal Operations Resumed - February 4, 2026

02/04/2026 12:00 PM

State of Emergency Declaration for Person County - January 30

Person County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kyle Puryear declared a State of Emergency for Person County, effective January 30, 2026, at Noon, due to the projected winter storm which could disrupt and provide additional strain on essential services, public safety, infrastructure & utility systems.

01/30/2026 11:45 AM

State of Emergency Rescinded

01/27/2026 5:09 PM

State of Emergency Declaration for Person County

01/23/2026 12:53 PM