With the recent burn ban being lifted, a lot more people are going to be burning their leaves and yard debris. The NC Forest Service is here to make sure that you do it properly and safely to prevent the risk of a wildfire. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you plan on burning your leaves: Be…
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With only a few remaining weeks until Christmas, it is time to start checking off that gift list. There are an abundance of options for buying gifts locally - especially if you are looking for a unique gift with home town flair. If you love vendor markets, you will not want to miss the…
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The Holiday season is officially here, and Roxboro and Person County will soon be in full festive mode with activities that are sure to delight and entertain the young and the young at heart! The 6th annual Jingle on Main will take place on Thursday, December 2 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM in Uptown Roxboro…
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There are a lot of reasons to love summer, but one of the top perks of the season are fresh garden vegetables! Don't have your own garden? No worries - there is a small local farm or a Farmer's Market near you with all the locally grown produce you can handle. Tomatoes, squash, sweet corn, peas or…
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Warm weather and longer days mean it is the perfect time for dining or enjoying a drink outdoors! Whether you are dining alone, with friends, or want to bring your furry best friend along, there are a number of outstanding options for dining and drinking "al fresco" in Roxboro and Person County…
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Have you ever found yourself in a new place wondering what the favorite local "spots" are? Well we have two solutions for you, the first is to stop in at the Visitor Center or simply ask anyone around town, because they will be happy to tell you! The second answer is to reference The Best of Person…
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Days are getting warmer and longer - we see you, Spring! Itching to shake off that winter vibe and get out and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air? We have a few suggestions for you! The milder weather is perfect for packing up the family and heading to Mayo Lake, where you can picnic with a lake view…
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International Women's Day Every day we strive to celebrate small business owners in our community, but today we shine light specifically on our women in business. This list highlights businesses submitted by the community, but for all of our women in Person County, we appreciate and support all of…
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So what is Disc Golf? Disc Golf is a game designed much like regular golf, with 18 holes, but instead of golf balls, you are throwing plastic discs into baskets along a designed course with the goal of hitting the basket with as few throws as possible. Intrigued yet? Person County is proud to have…
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Located in the north western portion of Person County, Hyco Lake draws visitors year-round, both local and out of state. Built in the 60's, the lake covers 3,750 acres and contains 25 billion gallons of water. The lake is managed by the Caswell-Person Lake Authority. While Hyco Lake has a large…
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