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Groundbreaking for new regional jail in Madison Heights

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.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Crime Log - Nov. 18, 2009

2: A male juvenile was charged with taking money from another's wallet at the high school.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Associated Content

Black Friday Sales Amherst Virginia 2009

Black Friday sales start the day after Thanksgiving in Amherst Virginia. . These sales start the holiday shopping for many people.

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Amherst New Era Progress

Amherst library opened up the world

The Amherst County Public Library turns 45 today. Until I saw a headline in the weekly Amherst paper, I hadn't thought about the old library in years.

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Nelson County Times

Meals on Wheels seeks area support, clients

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.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Settlement reached in former Amherst homeowner's sewage backup lawsuit

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.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Project seeking historic places

Hundreds of historic Amherst County properties soon will be surveyed, many of which could be added to state and national registers of such structures.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

WUSA9

Four Deaths In Weather-Related Crashes In Virginia

Four people lost their lives in four separate weather-related traffic accidents in Virginia during this latest storm.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Richmond Times-Dispatch

3 die in weather-related traffic crashes today in Virginia

Three people died today in weather-related crashes across Virginia, state police said this afternoon.

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Amherst New Era Progress

Chitterling lunch may be cut

Besides discussing a key comprehensive plan update, street lights, whether to install a new phone system and even consideration of an appeal of a $45 utility fee assessed against a flight attendant who was out of town, an unusual piece of business looms before the Amherst Town Council this week.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

County's first library turns 45 Saturday

Amherst County will celebrate the 45th anniversary of its first library on Saturday, which was heralded back in the day with a 1,000-strong audience and 1,000 books checked out from among the 14,000 volumes.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

WDBJ7

Suspect arrested in Amherst counterfeit money cases

A Massies Mill man is accused of passing bad money at businesses in Madison Heights.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Council to hold hearing on proposed comprehensive plan

The Amherst Town Council will conduct a public hearing next week on the proposed comprehensive plan, which would be a blueprint for growth and development.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

'Ghosted' teens offer lessons

Danger, be it real or imagined, pervaded the impending weekend as Amherst County High School students glanced out of curiosity, sometimes chuckling but nonetheless paying attention to the words on the black T-shirts that some of their classmates wore.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Cline keeps seat in 24th House District

Republican Del. Ben Cline turned back a challenge from Madison Heights Democrat Jeff Price on Tuesday, winning his fifth term to represent a district that includes most of Amherst County.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Amherst couple knows each member of donkey herd by name

They gaze curiously, approach slowly and nuzzle lovingly - dozens of miniature donkeys that have been raised and doted on behind a nondescript white-brick home beside U.S. 29 north of Amherst.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

WSLS

Attorney asks for change of venue in Omarion Rose death civil lawsuit

The attorney for a Madison Heights teenager being sued for the wrongful death of a toddler last year is asking for the case to be moved out of Amherst County due to media coverage.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Sheriff's office to help D.A.R.E.

The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is holding a fundraiser for the Amherst Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E., program on Oct.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Crime Log - Oct. 2, 2009

Here is a synopsis of crimes reported to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office during the past week: - Burglary, Kenmore Road, Sept.

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Fri Oct 02, 2009

Rivals.com

Three-star ATH staying patient

Amherst, Va. athlete Anthony Rose continues to sit on a handful of offers. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder hasn't made a visit to date this fall, but would like to in the near future.

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