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"Constructs XI" at Linden Row Inn through April
The exhibit contains works by Sally Bowring, Don Crow, Reni Gower, Chris Gregson, Stephen Griffin, Ray Kass, Javier Tapia and Dan Treado.
Town of Amherst considers new development option
The Town of Amherst is considering hiring a company that would encourage industrial development by building business structures and handling the planning and engineering processes for them.
Amherst supervisors consider cell phone towers
Swaths of western Amherst County have poor to little service, such as on U.S. 60.
Amherst man arrested in Lynchburg store robbery
Lynchburg police have arrested a man in connection with the Jan. 23 robbery of an Old Forest Road convenience store.
New Amherst administrator takes office
Clarence Monday began his job last week as the new county administrator, bringing a lifelong experience in government, public safety and getting to know people.
Amherst supervisors revisit moving some meetings to Madison Heights
In a surprise move last week, the chairman of the Amherst Board of Supervisors resurrected the issue of whether to have some board meetings in Madison Heights and this time the measure was approved in another split vote.
Amherst thrift shop hopes to open by March 1
Amherst's landmark Episcopal Thrift Shop has a new home - - supporters are hoping to open by March 1 and the store's trademark community donations will continue.
Amherst man catches citation-sized rockfish
Heath Wilkerson snagged the rockfish in Chesapeake Bay a few weeks ago, and it was large enough to qualify for a citation from the Virginia Department of Fish and Game.
Work under way on Amherst town budget
This year's budget was $3.2 million, and the town isn't affected as much by the state budget as the county and public school district.
Amherst could build new park if given state-owned land
Amherst County plans to develop a park with trails and a fishing pier if the General Assembly agrees to give the county a 31-acre site facing the James River in Madison Heights.