Person County
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Founder of nonprofit accused of failing to pay employees denies allegations in court
The founder of a nonprofit accused of failing to pay his employees appeared briefly in court on Monday. He fainted later while speaking to reporters in the elevator.
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Nonprofit leader declines to answer questions ahead of hearing on car chase charges
The founder of a nonprofit and its CFO appeared in Person County court Monday after law enforcement said they led officers on a chase. Both men are facing criminal charges.
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Nonprofit leaders face criminal charges in Person County court
Two nonprofit leaders appeared in Person County court today facing multiple criminal charges, including drug offenses and fraud.
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Troubled nonprofit execs out on bond after high-speed chase through Person and Orange counties
Person County deputies took two men linked to a Triangle-area nonprofit into custody days after taking authorities on a chase through several counties. Deputies said the two bonded out the same day.
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Duke Energy receives first advanced gas turbine to generate electricity more efficiently
The Person County Energy Complex received the first of four new advanced gas turbines, marking an important milestone in Duke Energy's push to modernization.
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Microsoft hosts meeting on future Person County data center amid AI tensions
The company hosted a meeting with neighbors in Person County on Tuesday. County residents were asked to share their concerns and questions about the planned Microsoft Mega Park.
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Multiple people in custody after break-in spree in Person County, sheriff says
According to the Person County Sheriff's Office, deputies are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins and stolen cars that happened overnight in the southern part of the county and within Roxboro city limits.
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Father and son plead guilty in 2022 murder of 80-year-old Person County grandmother
According to the Person County Sheriff's Office, Roger Wilkerson and his son, Troy Wilkerson, pleaded guilty to the murder of Nancy Horton. Roger Wilkerson will spend the rest of his life in prison for first-degree murder.
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Leaders nominate Jonah Garson to replace Meyer as senator in District 23
Leaders announce Jonah Garson to replace senator Meyer.
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Sheriff: 700 guns stolen from Person County estate
Person County investigators seized around 700 firearms believed to have been stolen from an estate.
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3 Democrats run to replace outgoing state senator in Triangle district
State Reps. Allen Buansi and Renée Price, along with NC Democratic Party official Jonah Garson, are running to replace outgoing Sen. Graig Meyer, who is resigning from his seat representing Orange, Person and Caswell counties.
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Microsoft moving forward with data center in Person County, officials say
The project has been in the works for almost three years, economic developers say, but the company has been quiet about its plans at the site in Woodsdale Township.
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Person County speaks with property owner after massive college party
A massive, off-campus party in Timberlake celebrating North Carolina Central University's homecoming quickly became dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 5,000 attendees. It forced law enforcement to shut it down when first responders couldn't navigate the area.
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Organizer apologizes to Person County leaders after party gets out of hand
A massive North Carolina Central University homecoming party in Timberlake quickly became dangerously overcrowded with an estimated 5,000 attendees, forcing law enforcement to shut it down when first responders couldn't navigate the area.
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WRAL Investigates the push for solutions to farm parties
WRAL Investigates on similar parties in Orange and Person counties, which resulted in charges related to underage drinking for partygoers and a property owner. The venues are different, but the concerns are the same.
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Four injured in car crash after Person County party, driver charged with DWI
The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.
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No charges for unsanctioned university's homecoming party; driver in crash faces DWI charge
The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.
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4 injured in crash connected to massive off-campus party for NC Central students
Sky 5 flew over the scene and saw hundreds of people at the party, with dozens more walking along the side of the road and crossing in front of traffic to get to the party.
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Person County confirms eighth rabies case this year
Person County leaders have confirmed the eighth rabies exposure of the year after an incident involving a raccoon in Roxboro.
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Concerns rise over possibility of Microsoft data center coming to Person County
Concerns are rising over another proposed data center near the Triangle. Residents are speaking out and pushing for more answers.
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Person County residents want transparency on plans for Microsoft's potential data center
Residents of Person County are seeking clarity on Microsoft's rumored plans to establish a data center in the area. Concerns over community impact, economic benefits, and environmental effects are driving locals to demand transparency from officials and the tech giant.
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Person County residents will wait months for Chantal repairs
More than two dozen roads are still damaged or washed out across North Carolina.
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Repair work from Chantal flooding could last for months in Person County
More than two dozen roads are still damaged or washed out across North Carolina.
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Person County officials confirms sixth rabies case of 2025, urges vigilance around wildlife
Person County reported its sixth rabies exposure case this year, with a recent incident involving a bat on Rolling Hills Road leading to two confirmed exposures.
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SBA disaster loans available for NC counties hit by tropical depression Chantal
Governor Josh Stein announced a major relief effort for North Carolina residents affected by Tropical Depression Chantal, as the Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for eight counties.
