By Rory Ryan The Highland County Press Highland County Auditor Alex Butler continued to provide positive news to Highland County Commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades at their Tuesday, April 21 board meeting. Butler reported April permissive sales tax receipts (for February…

HILLSBORO — This has been a season of learning and gaining experience for the Hillsboro Lady Indians, and Friday night against a Highland County counterpart, the Fairfield Lady Lions, it was Hillsboro’s time to reap the rewards of battling all season long.  For the first time in 2026, the Lady…

Wilmington College is expanding its graduate program offerings to feature a Master of Science in Agricultural Business and Leadership degree starting in fall 2026. This fully online program is designed to prepare its graduates to lead and innovate in today’s dynamic agricultural industries. …

The McClain Track and Field team hosted a tri-meet on Tuesday, April 14, where both the MHS boys and girls teams were second place overall in the event held at McClain Field at McClain High School.  The McClain boys track and field team finished second place in the tri-meet event with a score of…

By Kaylee Hurless-Miller Fairfield FFA Chapter The Fairfield FFA Chapter held their 2026 FFA banquet on April 19. The banquet started with a welcome from President Landry Teeters and was followed by an invocation from Chaplain Maddy Wiseman. All members and guests present enjoyed appetizers from…

Hillsboro City Council members passed legislation to take the first steps toward a proposed new holiday lights show this winter, allowing for bids up to $150,000 for the purchase of equipment, during their Thursday, April 16 meeting. A resolution authorizing and directing the safety service…