The Roxboro Courier-Times

07/24/2025

Reality Based Training (RBT)

July 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On July 24, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, the Emergency Communications Division conducted a Reality-Based Training exercise. This training simulated real-life scenarios involving law enforcement, fire, and EMS communications over both the radio and 9-1-1 phone system. Please note that all scenarios were strictly for training purposes only.
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07/24/2025

Catch up on this week’s news with the C-T Recap!
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07/22/2025

Boil Water Advisory has been lifted!

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

UPDATE: We will open for summer movies at 10:30am and the entire Palace will open at noon 7/22! Thanks

🚨 Temporary Closure Alert 🚨

Due to a burst waterline in Roxboro, Palace Pointe is closed until further notice.
For your safety, we’ve decided to close until we are given clearance on water safety.

We appreciate your understanding and support. Stay safe, Roxboro! 💙

07/20/2025

Crews continue to work on repairs between Durham Road and Weeks Drive. This notice is out of precaution for water customers in the immediate area.

07/20/2025

07/19/2025

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 5:31PM EDT until July 19 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

July 19, 2025 at 5:32:30 PM EDT
FFWRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Alamance County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Guilford County in central North Carolina... Northern Orange County in central North Carolina... Southern Person County in central North Carolina... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Burlington, Graham, Roxboro, Mebane, Elon, McLeansville, Gibsonville, Haw River, Swepsonville, Alamance, Carr, Union Ridge, Lake Cammack Park & Marina, Lake Burlington, Glen Raven, Schley, Bushy Fork, Altamahaw-Ossipee, Altamahaw and Lake Mackintosh Marina.

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07/19/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 4:14PM EDT until July 19 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

July 19, 2025 at 4:16:30 PM EDT
At 413 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Roxboro, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Roxboro, Concord, Bethel Hill, Carr, Bushy Fork, Hyco Lake, Moriah, Mayo Reservoir, Hyco Marina, and Surl.

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