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🌱 How did Highlands teams fare in this week’s regional matchups?

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  • How did Highlands teams fare in this week’s regional matchups?

Also on today's calendar: Lighting of the Menorah and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 37 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, temps: high: 48, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Round Up: December 9, 2025 (wlos.com) — Highlands High School’s girls and boys basketball teams both fell to Cherokee, 59–15 and 75–24, in Tuesday’s action, but they’re firmly in the regional mix as winter sports ramp up. The roundup also highlights strong wrestling and indoor track performances from nearby schools that Highlands teams regularly face, giving local fans a snapshot of current competition.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Franklin

  • A career of service: Former Franklin Mayor Jack Horton reflects on decades in government (smokymountainnews.com)
  • Pawsome Birthday 12.09.25 (wlos.com)

Cullowhee

  • Jackson County may close WCU's early voting site. The state will make the final decision (wunc.org)
  • Commanders Bring 6-foot-9 Basketball Star in for TE Tryout (heavy.com)

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