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Social 26 November 2012

Many holiday gifts available at Hickory & Plaid

Hickory and Plaid offers a wide variety of gifts for your Christmas shopping needs, including furniture, collectibles, candles, art and more

Social 26 November 2012

Highland County Health Department to offer free mammograms

Women ages 40 and older should receive a mammogram ever year. Early detection of breast cancer can significantly improve a woman's chance of survival. Thanks to a generous grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and St. Elizabeth Hospital, mammograms will be offered at no cost on Friday, Dec. 7.

Social 26 November 2012

VSC to meet Dec. 3

The Highland County Veterans Service Commission will meet on Monday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Highland County Veterans Service Office, 135 N. High St. in Hillsboro. This meeting is open to the public.

Social 26 November 2012

Democratic Women, Central Committee to hold joint carry-in Christmas dinner

The Highland County Democratic Women and the Highland County Democratic Central and Executive Committee will hold their annual joint carry-in Christmas dinner and auction on Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the County Administration Building.

Social 26 November 2012

Lynchburg Lions Club candy sale now open

The Lynchburg Lions Club's annual candy sale is going on now through Dec. 24.

Social 23 November 2012

Dick and Diana Tener celebrate 50th anniversary Dec. 3

Dick and Diana Tener will celebrate their 50th anniversary Dec. 3.

Social 23 November 2012

Community happenings, events, etc.

Diaper distribution Nov. 27

Social 23 November 2012

Quilt design placed in honor of 100 years of Girl Scouts

An 8x8 quilt design in recognition of 100 years of the Girl Scouts has been placed on this barn at the Zimmerman farm between Hillsboro and Leesburg off U.S. 62 after Leesburg area Girl Scout Morgan Baker made the request of Gayle and Janet Zimmerman.

Social 20 November 2012

Magnolia Twig donates to HDH Foundation

The Magnolia Twig this week donated $500 to the Highland District Hospital Foundation. This generous donation will go toward the purchase of a digital mammography unit. The Magnolia Twig is a Gold donor ($4,999-$10,000) to the HDH Foundation.

Social 20 November 2012

SSU Occupational Therapy Program hosts Older Driver Safety Information Fair

The American Occupational Therapy Association Inc. has declared Dec. 3-7 Older Driver Safety Awareness Week this year.

Social 20 November 2012

Board of Elections to close for holiday; official count Monday

The Highland County Board of Elections will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21-23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Social 19 November 2012

Southern State Singers to present Dec. 9 concert

The Southern State Singers will present their 14th annual Christmas concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 234 N. High St., Hillsboro.

Social 19 November 2012

Greenfield Snow Queen and King drawing Nov. 24

The Snow Queen and King drawing will be held at the Greenfield Eagles, 1275 N. Washington St. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in the back room.

Social 19 November 2012

Lynchburg Village Christmas set for Dec. 7-8

The village of Lynchburg will host its annual Village Christmas this year on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Social 19 November 2012

Chamber of Commerce supports Small Business Saturday

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce would like for you to participate in Small Business Saturday, of course. Heading into its third year, Small Business Saturday, which falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a day dedicated to local, independently-owned small businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods across the country.

Social 19 November 2012

Greenfield Lions Club Candy Store opens Nov. 29

The Greenfield Lions Club Candy Store will open Thursday, Nov. 29 and will operate through Saturday, Dec. 22 on Jefferson Street in downtown Greenfield. Store hours are Wednesday through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.