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State of Emergency Rescinded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

Thriving Beautifully: Uptown Roxboro's Renewed Energy and Community Spirit

With new businesses opening, ongoing beautification efforts, and a growing sense of connection, Uptown Roxboro is on the rise.

11/13/2025

Cypress Creek Requests to Postpone Text Amendment Public Hearing

Cypress Creek Renewables has requested to postpone the October 6, 2025, Public Hearing on the Person County Solar Ordinance Text Amendment to a later date to allow them more time to engage with the community.

10/03/2025 3:02 PM

Person County Announces New Planning Director

Person County is pleased to announce the appointment of Nishith Trivedi as the new Planning Director, effective October 2, 2025.

10/01/2025 12:01 PM

Personality Festival - Showcasing Person County's Spirit and Growth

For more than four decades, Personality Festival has celebrated what makes Roxboro and Person County special: a welcoming community, resilient local businesses, and a tradition of bringing people together.

09/30/2025

Eighth Rabies Case Confirmed in 2025

Person County Animal Services and Person County Health Department are urging the public to take precautions following the eighth confirmed rabies exposure in 2025. The latest incident involved a raccoon on Ridge Road in the Roxboro City limits.

09/24/2025 5:06 PM

2024-2025 Annual Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Report

08/29/2025 5:17 PM

Seventh Rabies Case Confirmed in 2025

Person County Animal Services and Person County Health Department are urging the public to take precautions following the seventh confirmed rabies exposure in 2025. The latest incident involved a raccoon on Broad Street in the Roxboro City limits.

08/28/2025 9:23 AM

U.S. Small Business Administration Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Response to Tropical Depression Chantal

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Durham County to assist small businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by Tropical Depression Chantal

08/01/2025

Sixth Rabies Case Confirmed in Person County in 2025

Person County Animal Services and Person County Health Department are urging the public to take precautions following the sixth confirmed rabies exposure in 2025. The latest incident involves a bat on Rolling Hills Road, resulting in two confirmed rabies exposures.

07/29/2025 5:22 PM

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans - Chantal

On July 25, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an administrative declaration of a disaster for North Carolina enabling disaster loans for survivors of Tropical Depression Chantal flooding.

07/28/2025 3:28 PM

Online Damage Reporting Portal from Tropical Storm Chantal

An online reporting tool for storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Chantal is now available to assist local and state authorities in understanding locations impacted by disaster.

07/24/2025

Online Damage Reporting Portal from TS Chantal

An online reporting tool for storm damage is now available on the Person County website.

07/15/2025 11:19 AM

State of Emergency Declared in Person County

On July 6, 2025, Person County began experiencing significant rain and flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal; and as a result of the storm, the County is experiencing road closures due to flooding, causing an interruption to county services and infrastructure.

07/07/2025 9:14 AM