Explosion at Hillsboro auto shop leaves 3 dead, 1 injured

Three people were killed and one person was hospitalized after a large explosion and fire at an auto shop in Hillsboro on Tuesday, officials say. Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire Chief David Manning said the victim taken to the hospital is in stable condition. Highland County dispatch said the fire started around 4 p.m. at Jimbo’s Auto Shop on 502 S. High St. Crews from Paint Creek Joint Fire/EMS, Lynchburg Joint Fire and Ambulance, Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance, Clinton-Highland Joint Fire District and the Highland County Emergency Management...