A Bainbridge man was sentenced to community control recently after pleading guilty to a failure to comply charge in Highland County.

A Hillsboro man was sentenced to two years in prison recently after pleading guilty to an amended charge of attempted robbery.

The Highland County Homeless Shelter is sounding an urgent alarm as entered 2026 with a $40,000 loss in federal funding, a cut that threatens to leave some of the county’s most vulnerable residents without a safe place to sleep.

2025-26 Highland County Boys Basketball Leading Scorers. Varsity, regular-season stats only. Players must play in a majority of games for consideration. All stats compiled by The Highland County Press. FINAL REGULAR-SEASON STANDINGS. Please send questions or corrections to crforsha@gmail.com.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued proclamations in honor of Highland County 4-H Week and DD Awareness Month during their Wednesday, March 4 meeting.

A Leesburg man was sentenced to prison recently after pleading guilty to failure to register a change of address as a registered sex offender.

A Highland County grand jury handed down 10 indictments in their Tuesday, March 3 session.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades recognized an area Eagle Scout, heard updates on the county’s permissive sales tax receipts and conducted bid openings at their Wednesday, Feb. 25 meeting.

The boys basketball coaches of District 14 released their 2025-26 All-District team, with 13 Highland County athletes and one coach recognized.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades were joined by representatives from four of the five Highland County FFA chapters Wednesday, Feb. 25, as commissioners issued a proclamation in honor of National FFA Week.

The Highland County Dog Pound has the following dogs available for adoption or rescue pulls as of Feb. 24, listed courtesy of the Friends of the Highland County Dog Pound.

2025-26 Highland County Girls Basketball Leading Scorers. Varsity stats only. Players must play in a majority of games for consideration. All stats compiled by The Highland County Press. FINAL REGULAR-SEASON STANDINGS. Please send questions or corrections to crforsha@gmail.com.

Members of the Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation met Thursday, Feb. 19, as the meeting included conducting a bid opening for projects in one state grant program and reviewing updates on other properties.

Highland County Sports Schedule for the week of Feb. 23-March 1 (varsity only). Schedules subject to change. All events listed are postseason.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard brief reports on local early intervention efforts and on cybersecurity during their Wednesday, Feb. 18 meeting.