Years of hard work paid off earlier this month and local history was made in the process when Lynchburg-Clay graduate Matthew Gossett heard his name called as a national Agricultural Proficiency Winner during the 2023 National FFA Convention.
With three contested city and village races across the county, unofficial results from the Nov. 7 general election show a possible change in leadership in the Village of Leesburg, while incumbents retained their seats in other races.
Voters in Highland County considered a combined total of 17 issues and options on the Nov. 7 general election ballot, with the lone countywide issue a Children Services levy replacement failing, while the statewide issues passed overall despite overwhelming opposition in Highland County.
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