Roxboro

By Phyliss Boatwright Person County native Matthew Huff recently released his second album, Bones. The underlying theme of the album “is clear,” he said, “and that is my ‘bones’ or ‘roots.’ These songs express who I am, where I came from, what I’ve been through, and so much more.” He credits a few local establishments for his success, and he ...

How kindred spirits brought their dreams of a luxurious salon to life. By Sara Coates Carrie and Bennie Courtesy Elysian Salon Group Partners By Happenstance Bennie Clayton and Carrie Howard are co-owners of a new, “fashion forward” salon, located in Roxboro, NC. The pair had been stylists in surrounding areas for years, but never connected until they “hit it off” ...

Offers Furniture and Much More to Person and Surrounding Counties By Phyliss Boatwright Spring 2022 Family, the American flag, the Fourth of July, and Santa Claus: these are the things that make Furniture Mart owner Larry Cole happy. And, he tries to share his joy with the community. He, his family and the business are deeply intertwined with Roxboro and ...

Betty Compton, co-owner, just waiting for you to come by and visit. Story by William Spivey Photographs by Norwood Walker Lately we have all had occasion to say that things “ain’t what they used to be.” For some, there has been a return to simpler things, perhaps coupled with a certain nostalgia. Some things that we might have taken for ...

Born from the Heart of 4 Lynn’s Boutique Story by Caroline Wilborn Photos by Jenna Williams with Cosmic Media + Co. August, 15, 2020, a casual day shopping in Roxboro, would lead me to my dream job. While shopping at 4 Lynn’s Boutique, I met owner Sharon Kendrick. We hit it off while chatting about clothes and life and Sharon ...

Story by Phyliss Boatwright Photos by Mackenzie Clayton, RCS Senior “You want to go where everybody knows your name” -- that’s how customers and friends sum up the experience of visiting Cole’s Pharmacy on Main Street in uptown Roxboro. And if you want to get a true taste of Roxboro and Person County, just step inside the building on the ...

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A Lifetime Contributing to our Community Story and photos by Meredith Bernard After being greeted with a firm handshake and hearty smile, I recently sat across a table from Person County native Melvin Hamlett and began hearing his life story. It didn’t take long to realize how this man has garnered a respected reputation that’s left a mark on his ...

It’s about Relationships By William Spivey Family-owned restaurants always seem to have a special relationship with food. When you enter the Gordon Street Café and Market, located in Hall’s Way in uptown Roxboro, you will be invited into that relationship with the Chambers family, Jay, Nancy and Brett. Happily, entering that relationship is easy. “We feed people!” says Jay, a ...

By Immanuel Martin Since I was 10 years old, I have wanted to do something involving film and photography. Enjoying movies day in and day out, I watched all the behind the scenes and extra credits. I got my first camera at the age of 14 and started a photography business. It has been pretty successful but still there was ...