Roxboro, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Roxboro is a city and the county seat
of Person County, North Carolina
. As of the 2010 census
, the city of Roxboro has a population of 8,362. The city is 30 miles north of Durham, NC. It is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area.
; Roxburgh
. Although spelled differently they are pronounced the same. Prior to the official adoption of the name Roxboro, the community was known as "Mocassin Gap". The city of Roxboro was incorporated on January 9, 1855 and remains the only municipality
in Person County.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²) of it is land and 0.16% is water.
Roxboro receives an average of 7.2 in of snow per winter. Freezing rain and sleet occur most winters, and occasionally the area experiences a major, damaging ice storm. Roxboro is often dubbed the "Snow Capital of the Triangle" due to TV news crews from Raleigh/Durham descending upon the city any time the weather forecast calls for frozen precipitation in north central North Carolina.
Merilyn P. Newell, Mayor Pro-Tem
Henry Daniel, Councilman
Sandy Stigall, Councilman
James Allen, Councilman
's Uniform Crime Reports
.
Largest Employers in Roxboro:
Other Businesses based in or operated in Roxboro:
of 2010 there were 8,362 people, 7,992 households, and 6,174 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,296.2 people per square mile (535.5/km²). There were 4,044 housing units at an average density of 630.8 per square mile (243.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 44.9% White, 46.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.59% from other races
, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population. (This reporting does not take into account the massive annual influx of Hispanic migrant labor.)
There were 7,992 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples
living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.76.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,518 and the median income for a family was $37,159. Males had a median income of $27,741 versus $23,245 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,824. About 13.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Other attractions include:
and Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative.
Telephone networks - CenturyLink
, wireless networks - AT&T Mobility, U.S. Cellular
and Verizon Wireless
. Broadband internet - CenturyLink, Electronic Solutions and Charter Communications
. Cable television service is available from Charter Communications.
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Person County, North Carolina
Person County, North Carolina
Person County is a county located in the Piedmont region in north-central North Carolina in the United States. It is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area. The population was 39,464 at the 2010 census.The county seat is Roxboro...
. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, the city of Roxboro has a population of 8,362. The city is 30 miles north of Durham, NC. It is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area.
History
Roxboro is named after a town in ScotlandScotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
; Roxburgh
Roxburgh
Roxburgh , also known as Rosbroch, is a village, civil parish and now-destroyed royal burgh. It was an important trading burgh in High Medieval to early modern Scotland...
. Although spelled differently they are pronounced the same. Prior to the official adoption of the name Roxboro, the community was known as "Mocassin Gap". The city of Roxboro was incorporated on January 9, 1855 and remains the only municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Person County.
Geography
Roxboro is located at 36°23′30"N 78°58′55"W (36.391690, -78.981877).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²) of it is land and 0.16% is water.
Climate
Roxboro has a moderate subtropical climate, with moderate weather in the spring, fall, and winter. However, summers can be hot and humid. Winter temperatures generally range from highs in the low 50s°F (10-13 °C) to lows in the upper 20s-mid 30s°F (-2 to 2 °C), though 60 °F (15.6 °C) degree weather is not uncommon. Record low was -9°F in January 1985. Spring and fall days are usually in the low to mid 70s°F (low 20s°C), with nights in the 50s°F (10-14 °C). Summer days are often in the upper 80s and low 90s °F (30-35 °C,) with very high humidity. Record high was 104°F in July 1966. The rainiest months are July and September.Roxboro receives an average of 7.2 in of snow per winter. Freezing rain and sleet occur most winters, and occasionally the area experiences a major, damaging ice storm. Roxboro is often dubbed the "Snow Capital of the Triangle" due to TV news crews from Raleigh/Durham descending upon the city any time the weather forecast calls for frozen precipitation in north central North Carolina.
City Council
Sam Spencer, MayorMerilyn P. Newell, Mayor Pro-Tem
Henry Daniel, Councilman
Sandy Stigall, Councilman
James Allen, Councilman
Current Statistics
In 2009, 0 murders or non-negligent manslaughters were reported within city limits, per the Federal Bureau of InvestigationFederal Bureau of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is an agency of the United States Department of Justice that serves as both a federal criminal investigative body and an internal intelligence agency . The FBI has investigative jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crime...
's Uniform Crime Reports
Uniform Crime Reports
The Uniform Crime Reports are published by the United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program...
.
Businesses
Roxboro businesses include LED lighting, law firms, electrical, textile, manufacturing, aerodynamics, administrative, winery, brokering, food processing, automotive, tobacco agriculture, aluminum and paper products. Roxboro is also adjacent to North Carolina's Research Triangle region, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises.Largest Employers in Roxboro:
- Eaton CorporationEaton CorporationEaton Corporation is a global diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. The company is a leading provider of electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment;...
- Georgia-Pacific Corporation
- GKN DrivelineGKNGKN plc is a multinational automotive and aerospace components company headquartered in Redditch, United Kingdom. The company was formerly known as Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds and can trace its origins back to 1759 and the birth of the Industrial Revolution.GKN is listed on the London Stock...
- Person Memorial Hospital - affiliated with Duke University Health SystemDuke University Health SystemThe Duke University Health System, combines the Duke University School of Medicine, the Duke University School of Nursing, the Duke Clinic, and the member hospitals into a system of research, clinical care, and education.-Duke University Hospital:...
- Progress Energy IncProgress Energy IncProgress Energy , headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is a Fortune 500 energy company with more than 21,000 megawatts of generation capacity and $9 billion in annual revenues. Progress Energy includes two major electric utilities that serve approximately 3.1 million customers in the Carolinas and...
Other Businesses based in or operated in Roxboro:
- Alsco Metals Corporation
- CenterEdge Software
- Dialight
- Flue-Cured Tobacco Cooperative
- Force Protection IncForce Protection IncForce Protection, Inc. is a manufacturer of ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles which have been used in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and other hot spots around the world.-Company:...
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
- Mark Line Industries
- North American Aerodynamics, Inc.
- Premier Displays & Services LLC
- Spuntech
- Wesbell Technologies
- CertainTeedCertainTeedCertainTeed Corporation is a North American manufacturer of building materials for both commercial and residential construction. It is the largest manufacturer of building materials in North America and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA of France...
- plans to build a $160 million gypsum wallboard plant creating 90 jobs. The plant is expected to be in operation in 2012. Currently under construction. - Integro Earthfuels - the nation’s first commercial production facility for "green coal".
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010 there were 8,362 people, 7,992 households, and 6,174 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,296.2 people per square mile (535.5/km²). There were 4,044 housing units at an average density of 630.8 per square mile (243.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 44.9% White, 46.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.59% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population. (This reporting does not take into account the massive annual influx of Hispanic migrant labor.)
There were 7,992 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.76.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.1 years. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,518 and the median income for a family was $37,159. Males had a median income of $27,741 versus $23,245 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,824. About 13.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Museum
- Person County Museum - The museum complex includes the Kitchen House, the Male Academy/Parsonage, Woodsdale General Store, Dr. John H. Merritt's office, a tobacco barn, and the Van Hook Subscription School, which is believed to be the oldest in the state. Exhibit featuring athletic exploits of Roxboro's own Enos Slaughter to Person County's connection with the RMS Titanic in uptown Roxboro.
Entertainment
- Palace Pointe- A multi-entertainment complex featuring 8-movie screens with stadium seating, 20-bowling lanes with cosmic bowling, a roller skating rink, arcade room, diner, billiards room, private rooms for parties and meeting functions.
- Roxboro Motorsports Dragway- An IHRAInternational Hot Rod AssociationThe International Hot Rod Association, also known as IHRA, is the 2nd largest drag racing sanctioning body after the NHRA.-The Carrier Era:The IHRA was formed in November 1970 by businessman Larry Carrier. Throughout this period the organization was operated primarily in the south-eastern United...
sanctioned, 1/8 mile concrete dragstrip opened in 1960. Car, truck and bike events are the norm during the spring, summer and fall.
- Rock Sportsplex- Miniature golf, baseball and driving range complex.
Farmers Market
- Person County Farmers Market - Locally grown produce and goods.
Festivals
- Personality - The two-day festival is held late in September and brings thousands to uptown. It includes street dancing, games, music, booths, food and rides.
- Lake Mayo Canoe/Kayak Festival - This one-day event is for paddlers and spectators alike. It is celebrated each spring on Lake Mayo.
- Willow Oak Blue Grass Festival - Held in June and September of each year, this park setting is the home of national, regional and local blue grass bands. The site includes camping, food and concessions.
- Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Festival - Annual sweet potato and pumpkin festival is held in the fall.
- Shrimp Fest - Indulge in the delicious cuisines of endless shrimp. Festival usually held in May.
Events
- Apple ChillApple ChillApple Chill is a festival in North Carolina. The event takes place in late April. Food vendors, crafters and a kids zone attract more 10,000 people to the host city. Previously the event was held in Chapel Hill for several years until 2006...
- Held in late April at the Roxboro Motorsports Dragway; the main attraction features a showcase of motorcycles and cars.
- Clash of the Carts - The competition invites teams of amateur engineers, mechanics, performing artists, general goofballs, and others to create outrageous human powered soapbox carts to race against the clock in a two block downhill sprint to the finish line in uptown.
- Mayo Lake Cyclysm - Join over 100 cyclists on a scenic journey through rural North Carolina and Virginia. Choose between route distances of 25K (15.5 miles), 50K (31 miles) and a more challenging ride of 75K (46.5 miles) for experienced cyclists. Cyclysm Bicycle Tour is usually held the third weekend of October.
- Relay For Life - Cancer fight fund-raising event from all walks of life, including patients, medical support staff, local businesses, friends, families, corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers. This yearly event is held at Person High School Stadium in late September.
- Flat River Antique Engine and Tractor Show - This two-day event attracts many exhibitors and visitors with demonstrations and displays based on the rich agricultural heritage of Person County. Event held in mid September at Optimist Park.
- July 4 Parade & Fireworks - Main street is paraded with antique cars, hot rods, tractors and horse back riders. Followed by celebration of American spirit and pride. Set at the Person High School Stadium, the colorful sights and sounds are preceded by a live concert.
- Alive After 5 - Join hundreds of musical fans listen to the smooth sounds of local bands. This summer event usually held twice a year in June and July at Merritt Commons in uptown.
Performing arts
- Kirby Civic Auditorium - Entertainment in this restored historic movie theater in uptown Roxboro features live theater, dance, and concerts. Headliners include Branford Marsalis, Doc Watson, the Embers, Mike Cross, and year-round local productions. Total seating capacity - 1028.
- Roxboro Little Theater - Producing stage entertainment for over 30 years, through the efforts of both local and regional thespians. RLT has featured such productions as "The Wizard of Oz", "Steel Magnolias", "The Sound of Music", and "Oliver".
- Merritt Commons Pavilion - Host local music acts and stage plays in uptown Roxboro.
Parks and recreation
Person County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of leisure services throughout the county providing a variety of recreational opportunities including playgrounds, walking tracks, picnic shelters, basketball courts, golf course, putt-putt, bicycling, fishing, swimming, tennis courts, ball fields, volleyball courts, hiking trails, horseshoe pits and restroom facilities at more than 14 sites, more than 6735 acres (27 km²) of park land, including:- Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex
- Allensville Park
- Bushy Fork Park
- Hurdle Mills Park
- Optimist Park
- Longhurst Park
- Mayo Park
- Mt. Tirzah Park
- Olive Hill Park
Other attractions include:
- Rock Sportsplex - Features a 18-hole putt–putt course and lighted driving range.
- Roxboro Country Club- 18-hole golf course.
- Piedmont Community College Nature Trail - A system of seven trails with an observatory. Total distance is 12,741 feet (2.4 miles).
- Hyco LakeHyco LakeHyco Lake is a reservoir in Person and Caswell counties, North Carolina. It is the area's main destination for fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, and recreation and is the larger of Person County's two lakes, the other being Mayo Lake. The lake was formed from the Hyco River and has...
- Mayo LakeMayo LakeMayo Lake is a reservoir located in northeastern Person County, North Carolina. Boating entrance, walking trails, swimming access, picnic and camp site areas are accessed from Neals Store Road about 9 miles north of the city of Roxboro along NC 49...
- Roxboro City Lake
Shopping
Roxboro Commons, Roxboro Square, Person Plaza, Madison Corners, Madison Square, and much more.Air
- Person County AirportPerson County AirportPerson County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport in Person County, North Carolina, United States. It is located six nautical miles south of the central business district of Roxboro....
located 6 miles (10 km) South of Roxboro on U.S. Route 501U.S. Route 501-North Carolina business loops:-Virginia business loop:-External links:*...
.
- Raleigh-Durham International AirportRaleigh-Durham International AirportRaleigh-Durham International Airport is a public international airport located 4.5 miles northeast of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The airport covers and operates three runways, providing direct service to 40 domestic and international...
located 42 miles (68 km) South of Roxboro.
- Piedmont Triad International AirportPiedmont Triad International AirportPiedmont Triad International Airport is an airport just west of Greensboro, serving Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem as well as the entire Piedmont Triad Region in North Carolina. The airport has 3 runways; the third opened January 27, 2010 for traffic. The airport is located just off...
located 82 miles (132 km) SW of Roxboro.
Major highways
- United States Highways:
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U.S. Route 158U.S. Route 158U.S. Route 158 is an east–west United States highway that runs for from Mocksville to Nags Head, entirely in the U.S. state of North Carolina.-Route description:... -
U.S. Route 501U.S. Route 501-North Carolina business loops:-Virginia business loop:-External links:*...
is a major highway through the city. It offers direct access to Durham and South Boston, Va.
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- North Carolina Highways:
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N.C. 49 -
N.C. 57North Carolina Highway 57NC 57 is a 43-mile North Carolina state highway and a semi-rural traffic artery connecting Roxboro to a few small-to-medium sized towns in the The Triangle region north of the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill.-Route description:... -
N.C. 157North Carolina Highway 157NC 157 is a north - south highway that goes from Interstate 85, U.S. 15/501/70 Bypass, in Durham, to N.C. 57 & U.S. 501, in Roxboro, North Carolina. It is called Guess Road, while it is in Durham, and goes through the municipalities of Durham and Roxboro....
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Future East Roxboro Bypass
NCDOT approved the Eastern Roxboro Bypass - Four-lane highway from US Hwy 501 south intersection of Old Durham Road to NC Hwy. 49 north. This project has yet to get underway due to funding.Utilities
The city's electric system is maintained by Progress Energy IncProgress Energy Inc
Progress Energy , headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is a Fortune 500 energy company with more than 21,000 megawatts of generation capacity and $9 billion in annual revenues. Progress Energy includes two major electric utilities that serve approximately 3.1 million customers in the Carolinas and...
and Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative.
Telephone networks - CenturyLink
CenturyLink
CenturyLink, Inc. is a United States telecommunications firm, headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. The company, founded as Central Telephone & Electronics Corporation in 1968, later changed its name to Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. in 1971, and then was called CenturyTel, Inc. from 1999 to 2010...
, wireless networks - AT&T Mobility, U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular
United States Cellular Corporation, d.b.a. U.S. Cellular , owns and operates the sixth largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, behind Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile USA, and Metro PCS. , they serve about 6.1 million customers in 126 markets in...
and Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States. The network has 107.7 million subscribers as of 2011, making it the largest wireless service provider in America....
. Broadband internet - CenturyLink, Electronic Solutions and Charter Communications
Charter Communications
Charter Communications is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 4.7 million customers in 25 states. By revenues, it is the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, behind Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Cox Communications...
. Cable television service is available from Charter Communications.
Local Print Media
Newspaper and periodical that serve the Roxboro and surrounding area:- Courier TimesCourier TimesThe Courier-Times is a semi-daily newspaper based in Roxboro, North Carolina covering Person County. The newspaper publishes several special sections, in January on Taxes, in April on NASCAR, home improvement in May, local graduates in May, fall sports in August, holiday shopping on Thanksgiving...
- The Herald-SunThe Herald-Sun (Durham, North Carolina)The Herald-Sun is a daily newspaper in Durham, North Carolina, published by the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, Kentucky.-History:The Herald-Sun began publication on 1 January 1991 as the result of a merger of The Durham Morning Herald and The Durham Sun.The Herald-Sun and The Durham Morning Herald...
Local Radio
Roxboro is also the city of license for two radio stations:- 96.7 FM WKRXWKRXWKRX is a radio station broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to Roxboro, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Roxboro Broadcasting Company....
Country ("Kickin Country") - 1430 AM WRXOWRXOWRXO is a radio station broadcasting a Oldies format. Licensed to Roxboro, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Roxboro Broadcasting Company....
Country ("Oldies 1430")
Other nearby stations
- W281AE 104.1 FM (.01 kW translator of Liberty University's WRVLWRVLWRVL is a Religious formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, serving the New River Valley. WRVL is owned and operated by Liberty University....
, Lynchburg, VA)
Notable people
- Robert L. BlackwellRobert L. BlackwellRobert Lester Blackwell was an American soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor during World War I. He was born in the vicinity of Hurdle Mills, in Person County, North Carolina, to James B. and Eugenia Blackwell...
, Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient from World War IWorld War IWorld War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, solder - George YarboroughGeorge YarboroughGeorge Hampton Yarborough, Jr. was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and a recipient of the Navy Cross.-Biography:...
, World War IWorld War IWorld War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, Battle of Belleau WoodBattle of Belleau WoodThe Battle of Belleau Wood occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Marne River in France. The battle was fought between the U.S...
, soldier - Margie BowesMargie BowesMargie Bowes is an American country music singer popular in the late 1950s. She had a top 10 country hit, "Poor Old Heartsick Me", in 1959. She was briefly married to Doyle Wilburn of the Wilburn Brothers.-Early years:...
, American Country Music singerUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... - Carl LongCarl LongJames Carlyle Long is a former NASCAR Sprint Cup race car driver and mechanic who is currently returning from suspension after a violation on his car during the 2009 Sprint All-Star Race weekend. Prior to his suspension, he was a crew member on the #34 Front Row Motorsports Cup team...
, NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver - Wendy Palmer, professional basketball player (WNBA)
- Enos SlaughterEnos SlaughterEnos Bradsher Slaughter , nicknamed "Country", was an American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 19-year baseball career, he played from 1938–1942 and 1946-1959 for four different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the St...
, aka "Country", St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
baseball player - Jim ThorpeJim Thorpe (golfer)Jimmy Lee Thorpe is an American professional golfer, currently playing on the Champions Tour.Thorpe was born in Roxboro, North Carolina, the ninth of the twelve children of a fairway superintendent. He attended Morgan State University before turning pro in 1972. He won three times on the PGA Tour...
, Champions TourChampions TourThe Champions Tour, a golf tour run by the PGA Tour, hosts a series of events annually in the United States and the United Kingdom for golfers 50 years of age and older. Many of the PGA Tour's most successful golfers have gone on to play on the Champions Tour.The Senior PGA Championship, founded in...
professional golfer - Luke TorianLuke TorianLuke Torian is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 52nd district, which includes part of Prince William County.- Electoral History :...
, politician, Virginia House of DelegatesVirginia House of DelegatesThe Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
52nd District Representative - Oscar Scott Woody, sea post clerk aboard RMS Titanic, the city's post office is dedicated in his honor.
- Robert Gray, FOX Business NetworkFox Business NetworkFox Business Network is an American cable news and satellite news television channel that began broadcasting on October 15, 2007. It is owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation...
- Reporter.
External links
- Research Triangle Metropolitan Region ("The Triangle")The Triangle (North Carolina)The Research Triangle, also known as Raleigh-Durham and commonly referred to as simply "The Triangle", is a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina in the United States, anchored by North Carolina State University, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and cities of...
- Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce
- Person County Economic Development
- Person County Schools
- The Courier-Times
- Person Memorial Hospital
- Piedmont Community College
- Business Development Center