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18 hrs ago | WSET-TV Lynchburg

Teens Charged with Hay Bale Arson

Amherst Co., VA - The Amherst County Sheriff's Office has charged two 17-year-olds with setting a fire that destroyed 40 hay bales.

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Wed Jan 06, 2010

Amherst New Era Progress

High schoolers to put on play

After a first-place Seminole District win in the fall, the theater program at Amherst County High School is preparing to stage productions over several days this month.

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Tue Jan 05, 2010

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Pair smash into Amherst Co. Apple Market store

The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that happened Sunday.

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Mon Jan 04, 2010

WDBJ7

Burned infant results in child neglect charge for Amherst mother

An eight-month-old is in the hospital with severe burns and now the child's mother is facing charges for those injuries.

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Sat Jan 02, 2010

WDBJ7

Overturned propane truck closes Route 60 in Amherst County

U.S. Route 60 is closed in Amherst County because of an overturned propane truck.

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Sat Dec 26, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Shoppers Scramble to Hit the Stores

All of Wednesday's shoppers could be a good sign for stores hoping to bounce back from the recession.

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Thu Dec 24, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Sweet Briar employee wins trip to Florida from Folgers

When Sheila Alexander received priority mail from Folgers informing her that she was a potential grand prizewinner, she thought it was a scam.

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Wed Dec 23, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Amhersta s best decorations announced

The Village Garden Club has chosen the best-decorated homes in Amherst for the 2009 Christmas season.

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Mon Dec 21, 2009

Rockbridge Weekly

Del. Cline Announces Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Delegate Ben Cline, announced today that he will hold four Town Hall meetings in the 24th District prior to the start of the General Assembly on January 13, 2010.

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Sat Dec 19, 2009

Associated Content

East Coast Winter Storm Hits Amherst Virginia

These vehicles are not great for the amount of snow we have now. You will need a four-wheel drive vehicle to go anywhere.

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Fri Dec 18, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Winter meetings to focus on budget

The Amherst County School Board will hold two of its meetings at schools this winter to solicit public input and ideas as members try to configure the next school budget amid historic state fiscal problems.

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Thu Dec 17, 2009

Nelson County Times

Donor gives defibrillators for cruisers

An anonymous $5,000 donation completed a project by the Nelson County Sheriff's Office to place one automatic external defibrillator in each of the 10 patrol vehicles in the county last week.

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Wed Dec 16, 2009

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Water, sewer rates rising in Amherst County

Amherst County residents will see a slight increase in their sewer and water rates beginning in January.

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Sat Dec 12, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Crime Log - Dec. 9, 2009

28: Two tires were cut on a parked car. - Burglary, Mays Street, Nov. 28: Cash was taken from a residence.

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Fri Dec 11, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Parade marches on despite weather

The Ray Puckett Amherst Lions Christmas Parade persevered over snow and sleet for a second straight year Saturday night, delighting children and, unbeknownst to many, featured a tribute to a local hero.

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Thu Dec 10, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

County faces 15 percent cut

Amherst County Administrator Lee Lintecum warned the Board of Supervisors last week to prepare themselves for a rough budget year.

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Wed Dec 09, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

U.S. Army activates Amherst graduate

Army National Guard 1st Lt. Jason E. Meador, of Madison Heights, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Mon Dec 07, 2009

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Turnout low for swine flu vaccine clinics

Turnout was lower than expected at Central Virginia Health District's five H1N1 vaccination clinics on Saturday, with a total of 324 doses administered across the district.

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Sat Dec 05, 2009

Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

Board hears from rescue officials

The Henry County Board of Supervisors went on a fact-finding mission Monday to determine how other localities have addressed concerns related to volunteer rescue squads, and board members plan to discuss the issue again in January.

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Thu Dec 03, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Amherst man faces charges in Appomattox County burglaries

An Amherst County man was arrested in connection with a string of breaking and entering and burglary incidents at several Appomattox County homes, officials said Wednesday.

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