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Amherst County deputies search for Tractor Supply thieves
The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is investigating a larceny that occurred at Tractor Supply in Madison Heights Virginia.
Amherst County deputies make arrest in Walmart laptop theft
The Amherst County Sheriff's Office has cleared a grand larceny case from Walmart, as a direct result of tips received from viewers who contacted Crime Stoppers.
Liberty University to resubmit James River dock request
Liberty University wants to build a 128-foot dock and boat ramp on the James River near River Road in Madison Heights, and nearby residents oppose it.
Keith Edward Davis, 50, of Madison Heights, died ThuMay 17, 2012, at his residence.
School board faces personnel changes
Several people have submitted letters expressing interest in serving on the Amherst County School Board as one of the longtime members will depart and another seeks reappointment.
Lions Club annual $10,000 fundraiser to be held June 1
The Amherst County Lions Club's annual $10,000 Fundraiser Dinner Raffle will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1. The event will be held at the Madison Heights Community Center, located at 424 Woody's Lake Road in Madison Heights.
Rene James was buying food at Sonic in Madison Heights when she decided to pay for the meal of the driver behind her.
Amherst jury recommends 12 years in sex crime
An Amherst County jury on Wednesday recommended a 12-year sentence for a man found guilty of molesting a girl who was at his home for a sleepover.
Man Wanted for Stealing Laptop From Wal-Mart
Amherst Co., VA Officials are looking for a man they say stole a laptop from a Wal-Mart in Madison Heights on April 27.
Amherst supervisors OK pawnshop, new garage
The pawnshop, known as Pawn Solutions and which has operated as a thrift and retail, is at 4116 South Amherst Highway, south of the Va.