History
Moses Roper Marker Unveiled
A state historical marker commemorating the life and achievements of Moses Roper has been erected at the intersection of NC Hwys 119 and 57 in Semora.
Community
Early Abolitionist Who Escaped Slavery to be Honored in Semora
Born around 1815 in Caswell County, Roper was son of a mixed-race house servant (African-Indian) and her enslaver, Henry Roper, a planter. As an adolescent, Roper led a nomadic existence, repeatedly being sold or traded throughout the South before he was returned to Caswell County in 1832.
Community
Historian is 2015 BYHS Graduate
DeAsia Noble, the historian who serves as the Site Manager for the Thomas Day State Historic Site in Milton is from Pelham and graduated from Bartlett Yancey in 2015.
Community
Help Needed to Save One-Room Schoolhouse in Leasburg
The structure served as Leasburg Branch Colored School after first serving as Lambeth Hill School in a different location.
Community
Living History: Dr. CB Claiborne
Dr. Claudius "CB" Claiborne was the first African American basketball player at Duke University, from which he holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.