April 2, 2026: Solar ordinance, PCS calendar, schedule set for murder trial, RCS softball's big win

April 2, 2026: Solar ordinance, PCS calendar, schedule set for murder trial, RCS softball's big win

This week: * Board of commissioners to hear public comments on solar ordinance * Schedule set in first-degree murder trial * The magic of kindness feature * PCS school calendar adjusted * RCS softball picks up big win over Rockingham * Person baseball beats RCS * Lee Pulliam's big day in Martinsville

March 26, 2026: Roxboro Chick-fil-A nearing opening, Lynch dismissed, Lee installed as PCC president

This week: * Meet Milan Richard, the new franchisee of Roxboro's new Chick-Fil-A * Person County Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch dismissed. * Dr. Kevin Lee formally installed as president of Piedmont Community College. * Timberlake Community Center Food Pantry * Person County Democratic Convention * RCS softball rolling despite Obie intentional walks * Person softball dominates at Williams * RCS baseball earns first win of season versus Bartlett Yancey

March 13, 2026: Meyer to resign from NC senate, Duke Energy addresses board's concerns, spring sports begin

This week: * Duke Energy, NC Wildlife expected to address board’s concerns * Meyer to resign from NC senate * Confusion over PCGOP leadership following outdoor convention * Pociask joins C-T team * Parenting with eyes wide open * PHS Athletics Hall of Fame welcomes class of 2025 * RCS softball off to hot start, Obie chasing her own record * Spring sports get underway with PHS baseball/softball and RCS softball/baseball

Feb. 27, 2026: Primary election approaching, Microsoft data center announced, basketball playoffs update

This week: * Early voting ends Saturday, primary election is Tuesday * Microsoft will develop a data center on the Person County Mega Park property * The Roxboro Police Department reported the 2025 rate was the city’s lowest in more than two decades * The Roxboro Woman’s Club’s Red Stocking Revue on the Kirby Theater stage tonight and tomorrow * Julian Combs takes fourth in the 5A 150-pound weight class at the state championships * Basketball playoffs update – Roxboro Community School girls onto the third round Saturday * Baseball and softball starting up

Feb. 13, 2026: Jail lawsuit settled, Register of Deeds recommendation made, basketball back after break

This week * Settlement reached in federal lawsuit against sheriff and former detention officers * Democratic Party nominates Lauren Wilkerson Horak to be Register of Deeds * Person County Board of Commissioners to hold its annual budget retreat Tuesday * Person High School and Roxboro Community School basketball are back in action after a weather-induced break * Youth football signups extended into the spring