BUSINESS NEWS – Carolina Solar Energy
had a ribbon cutting this week at their newest solar farm located on
the Durham Road on Crown Blvd. This 650KW generator is already
supplying power to the Duke Energy grid. Look for real time
output soon on their web site at: http://www.carolinasolarenergy.com/pcsp
Also Force Protection dedicated their new
training facility and test track here in Roxboro this past Tuesday.
Currently, there are about 35-40 soldiers here each week training.
Welcome them as you see them in our restaurants and businesses! More
info at: http://www.forceprotection.net/
ENTERTAINMENT – The 30th
edition of our local Personality Festival is this Friday and
Saturday (August 28 & 29) in Uptown Roxboro. Personality has
something for everyone so be sure to check the schedule for
activities. There is a street dance tonight with the Holiday
Band which is FREE so be sure to come out and enjoy. Saturday
entertainment includes rides, booths, dance groups, church musical
groups, bands, Susan Lea, Steryle and more. See more info at
this link: http://www.roxboronc.com/personality.htm
You can see some of the street action on our webcam at: http://www.esinc.net/webcams/index.asp
Multiple food vendors on site to serve up your favorites also.
The Pizazz Band is performing this
Saturday night at The Flaming Star in Semora. Also, Colt
Ford is coming Sept 19th so be sure to check that out.
More info at: www.theflamingstar.com
For more local
entertainment and tourism events, visit the tourism site at: http://www.visitroxboronc.com/calendar/ue-calendar.asp
ADVISORY – Watch out for those school
buses as they are back on the road. Be sure to slow down and
stop when lights are flashing and the stop sign is out. Watch
for small children appearing without warning and don’t assume they
see you as they may step out in front of your vehicle.
We’re constantly adding new vendors and
services to our database so if you need a service that has been
recommended by a customer, check out the list. You can search
for services at this link: Looking
for Area Services – Click here. Also if you
have favorable reports of services, let us know and we will add it to
our recommended list.
CIVIC ITEMS – There is a Red Cross blood
drive this Sunday 8/30 at Westwood Baptist Church from 12 until 4:30.
Contact Sara Fulp for an appointment at: 599-2078
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listed for your convenience. http://www.hycolake.com/otherlinks.htm
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Lake and Person County. Please support the advertisers!
PERSONAL FAVORITE – This week I’d like
to offer some of the area’s best pizza right downtown in Semora.
Next to Hamlett’s Convenience Store is Mickey Gentry serving up some
great pizza. Call ahead or just drop in. I recommend the
thin and crispy! (336) 234-0008
LAKE LEVEL –You can always get real-time
data on the www.hycolake.com
web site from USGS or click
here.
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news later . . . .
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