New York Times best-selling author and Fayette County native Margaret Peterson Haddix graced Miami Trace Elementary School with her presence on Tuesday, Dec. 15 to discuss her previous books and her upcoming book, “Under Their Skin,” to be released Jan. 5, 2016.

Kmart recently teamed up with The Laurels of Hillsboro to provide the guests with a day of Christmas shopping.

Kmart recently teamed up with The Laurels of Hillsboro to provide the guests with a day of Christmas shopping.

Kmart recently teamed up with The Laurels of Hillsboro to provide the guests with a day of Christmas shopping.

A new entertainment center in Hillsboro offers laser tag, arcade games and other family-friendly activities close to home.

A new entertainment center in Hillsboro offers laser tag, arcade games and other family-friendly activities close to home.

A new entertainment center in Hillsboro offers laser tag, arcade games and other family-friendly activities close to home.

For the second year in a row, two Hillsboro High School students delighted members of the Hillsboro Woman’s Club with a beautiful musical program to highlight the club’s December meeting, held at the Masonic Temple.

It’s his busiest time of the year, but Santa Claus was able to make the rounds Saturday afternoon in Highland County before starring in the annual Hillsboro Uptown Business Association Christmas parade. Saint Nick visited with area children at the Hillsboro Masonic Center and gave each child an early Christmas present.

It’s his busiest time of the year, but Santa Claus was able to make the rounds Saturday afternoon in Highland County before starring in the annual Hillsboro Uptown Business Association Christmas parade. Saint Nick visited with area children at the Hillsboro Masonic Center and gave each child an early Christmas present.

It’s his busiest time of the year, but Santa Claus was able to make the rounds Saturday afternoon in Highland County before starring in the annual Hillsboro Uptown Business Association Christmas parade. Saint Nick visited with area children at the Hillsboro Masonic Center and gave each child an early Christmas present.

Lynchburg has announced the date for the 23rd Annual Village Christmas.

Lynchburg has announced the date for the 23rd Annual Village Christmas.

Lynchburg has announced the date for the 23rd Annual Village Christmas.