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Bat in Highland County tests positive for rabies

The Highland County Health Department was notified on July 30 that a bat collected in the county has tested positive for rabies. There is no known exposure to a human or pet at this time.
SSCC seeking registrations for fall 2026 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program
Southern State Community College is now accepting registrations for its Fall 2026 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program, providing an affordable, eight-week pathway into one of the region's most in-demand healthcare careers. Classes begin Aug. 25 and conclude Oct. 15.
Trump admin to cut Medicare Part D as projected costs skyrocket
A Biden-era health care subsidy under Medicare Part D will no longer be available in 2027, the Trump administration announced, as the costs of the prescription drug coverage plan continue to rise rapidly.
Hezbollah supporter convicted in another Islamic terrorism case in New York
An Islamic man living in New Jersey, Hadi Matar, was convicted of attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah, a Lebanese Islamic Shi’a militia. The U.S. designated it as a foreign terrorist organization in 1997.
McClain, Hillsboro compete at 2026 Adam Sharp Memorial Invitational; MHS junior Connor Chandler finishes runner-up

The McClain Tigers boys and girls golf teams hosted the 2026 Adam Sharp McClain Invitational Thursday morning at the

Civil Service/Employee Relations Committee Aug. 5

The Civil Service/Employee Relations Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00pm in the conference roo

Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs boys golf start 2026 season with win at Portsmouth Invitational; Nolan Wilkin meet medalist 

The Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs boys golf team — who were Division II state qualifiers and Southern Hills Athletic Confer

Rosemary Williamson
Rosemary Williamson, 81, of Peebles passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. 
Florida attorney general launches investigation into Fauci
After Wednesday morning’s congressional hearing with former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci where he declined to answer any questions and instead pleaded the Fifth Amendment, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he is launching an investigation into Fauci.
Election integrity advocate supports Trump’s claims
An Illinois election integrity advocate says President Donald Trump's recent address alleging intelligence failures and foreign interference in the 2020 election reinforces concerns her organization has documented for years about election administration in Illinois.
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