By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College Area residents who passed the General Education Development (GED) test or completed the Adult High School Workforce Diploma Program were honored recently at the 37th annual Adult Opportunity Center’s Recognition…

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch The Center Square The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people have been indicted for alleged health care fraud, believed to cost taxpayers over $6.5 billion. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the defendants spanned 45 states and territories. “…

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton and Brad Roades held an abbreviated meeting Tuesday, June 23 in lieu of the board's usual Wednesday meeting, as they will be grilling hamburgers at this year's KAMP Dovetail on June 24. Commissioner David Daniels was not in attendance. Commissioners met…

A Freedom and Fireworks Festival will be held in downtown Greenfield on South Washington Street from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, June 27. For information, visit https://www.facebook.com/people/Freedom-and-Fireworks-Organization/6158…

The Hillsboro Elks Lodge and the Southern State Community College Foundation have announced Sophia Michael as the 2026 recipient of the Hillsboro Elks Scholarship. Sophia is a 2026 graduate of Lynchburg-Clay High School who has completed one year of pre-pharmacy coursework. She plans to continue…

The Highland County Democratic Party has announced a retirement celebration for longtime party chairperson Dinah Phillips. The celebration will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at the Hi-TEC Center at 1575 North High Street, Hillsboro. Dinah will be honored for her "50 years of dedication, service and…

Committee members announced plans for the 2026 City of Hillsboro Festival of the Bells, which is slated for July 2-4 in uptown Hillsboro with the theme “Bells Through the Ages.” Along with a name change to demonstrate their official partnership with the City of Hillsboro, this year’s festival will…