Amherst News
WDBJ7 - Fri Nov 20
Ground was broken Friday for a new regional jail in Madison Heights. The 380 bed complex will replace the current jails in Amherst and Appomattox Counties.
Public weighs in on windAmherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors was to seek public opinion Tuesday night on whether to allow wind turbines.
Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers, clients to serveAmherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18
A Meals on Wheels program for Amherst and Nelson counties is seeking clients who could use a hot meal, as well as volunteers to help deliver them.
Crime Log - Nov. 18, 2009Amherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18
2: A male juvenile was charged with taking money from another's wallet at the high school.
Settlement reached in former Amherst homeowner's sewage backup lawsuitAmherst New Era Progress - Mon Nov 16
The town of Amherst and Witco, Inc., operator of local Quik-E Foods stores, have agreed to pay a former Amherst homeowner $75,000 to settle a lawsuit over a 2004 sewage backup.
Free child safety seat check in Amherst Co. MondayWSLS - Mon Nov 16
The Amherst County Sheriff's Office will be holding a child safety seat check on Monday November 16th from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Amherst Car & Truck Sales lot on South Main Street in the town of Amherst.
Thanksgiving Costs Down This YearWSET - Sat Nov 14
If you're starting to make your Thanksgiving grocery list, there is good news. A new survey shows a basic meal will cost Virginians less this holiday.
Ida lifts level of James near Bremo BluffDaily Progress - Sat Nov 14
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida wound up their soaking of Virginia on Friday, leaving the James River above flood level.
Man Killed Removing Road DebrisWSET-TV Lynchburg - Fri Nov 13
Nelson Co., VA - Police in Nelson County say the wet roads played a role in a deadly accident, when an Amherst County man was hit by a tractor-trailer along route 56.
Four Deaths In Weather-Related Crashes In VirginiaWUSA9 - Fri Nov 13
Four people lost their lives in four separate weather-related traffic accidents in Virginia during this latest storm.
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