By Jamie Wheeler Executive Director Visitors Bureau of Highland County Highland County is ready to celebrate, and this weekend is the time to do it. Residents and visitors are invited to join a special America 250 event honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States on Friday, July 17 and…

By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College   The Southern State Community College Foundation has announced Angela Sheppard as the recipient of the Joyce Fender Family Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.  Sheppard is a first-generation college student and…

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades revisited discussions of county insurance and heard updates on maintenance, solar projects and Second Congressional District activities during their Wednesday, July 8 meeting.  Human Resources director Amy Bradley asked to…

www.visithighlandcounty.com Rumble in the Hills, set for July 18-19 at Rocky Fork Lake State Park, is a great event for families and racing fans alike. Here are some of the things you can expect at Rumble in the Hills: • High-speed racing: Watch as hydroplanes and jet boats race around the lake…

NCB is honored to support Save A Warrior and its mission to protect and heal those who have bravely served our nation. NCB's Tessa Gaines presents a check to Suzette Heller. For more about Save A Warrior, go to https://www.facebook.com/SaveAWarrior/

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined CNBC's Scott Cohn in Columbus Thursday, July 9 as CNBC announced that Ohio is America's Top State for Business in 2026. The network credited Ohio's ranking to its low business costs, strong infrastructure, broad market access, abundant electrical power, and robust…

By Jamie Wheeler Executive Director Highland County Chamber of Commerce The Dockside Restaurant, located east of Hillsboro, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends, and members of the community on July 2.  The…