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Madison Heights News

Local news for Madison Heights, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

9 hrs ago | Amherst New Era Progress

County keeps GLTC bus service rolling

Bus service in Madison Heights received a lift Tuesday from Amherst County officials.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Amherst, VA

Wed Aug 13, 2008

Amherst New Era Progress

New group wants to draw business here

As the U.S. 29 Bypass nears a third anniversary this fall, a new citizens'group is working to attract more business to Madison Heights.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA

Mon Aug 11, 2008

WSLS

Car crashes into tractor trailer, sends man to hospital

A wreck on Seminole Drive in Madison Heights on Sunday evening sent one man to the hospital.

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Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA

Fri Aug 08, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Plan maps NN's future

Goals by 2030 include revitalizing the lower Jefferson Corridor. By SABINE HIRSCHAUER 247-4536 August 8, 2008 NEWPORT NEWS - - Fast forward 20 years from now, the future seems ripe with possibilities for ...

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Related Topix: Jefferson, VA, Newport News, VA, Christopher Newport University

Wed Aug 06, 2008

Amherst New Era Progress

Old Town streetlights to brighten

Brighter nights are ahead for Old Town Madison Heights. Amherst County officials have agreed to change the aging bulbs in roughly 100 streetlights in the area near U.S. 29.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA, Lynchburg, VA

Mon Aug 04, 2008

NewsAdvance.com

U.S. 460 improvements in city on table

The state is reopening discussion on possible upgrades to U.S. 460 in Lynchburg.

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Related Topix: Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg Metro

Tue Jul 29, 2008

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Victim Struggles Two Years Later

More than two years after her ex-boyfriend shot her in the face and left her for dead, a Madison Heights woman is struggling to get by.

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Sun Jul 27, 2008

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Victim Struggles Two Years Later

More than two years after her ex-boyfriend shot her in the face and left her for dead, a Madison Heights woman is struggling to get by.

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Fri Jul 25, 2008

Amherst New Era Progress

Application withdrawn for 22-unit rental building on Lakeview Drive

A developer seeking to build an affordable housing complex in Madison Heights said he will keep looking for a site after receiving mixed feedback to his original plan last week.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA, Lynchburg, VA

Wed Jul 23, 2008

The Beaches Leader

From our Readers

Wanna' Play? Miles is a 6 mos. old Pekehund. Misssy is an 8 week old Miniature Schnauzer.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

WSET-TV Lynchburg

ABC 13 - Car Under Tractor Trailer

A close call for two people in Madison Heights. A viewer snapped this cell phone picture early Saturday morning.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Once-blighted Newport News area marks new life

The 100th home in Madison Heights, a redevelopment zone, is a milestone for the southeast area.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Newport News, VA

Thu Jul 17, 2008

WSLS

Car crash causes close shave at salon

A customer's disastrous entrance shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday shook up workers at the Haircutz salon in Madison Heights, and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the building.

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Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Amherst New Era Progress

Old Town Madison Heights residents seek limits on noise

Amherst County officials are reexamining laws on noise and a possible curfew in Old Town Madison Heights following complaints from residents.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WDBJ7

Teenager finds skeletal remains in Amherst Co.

July 14, 2008 Teenager finds skeletal remains in Amherst Co. The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA, Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Metro

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Young Girl Finds Skeletal Remains

A Madison Heights girl stumbled into a mystery Satuday. She found what may very well be human remains in the woods near her home on Coleman Road.

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

NewsAdvance.com

Teen's stepfather apologizes for infant's death

A week after a judge fined a teenager $500 in connection with the death of a Madison Heights toddler, her stepfather has issued a public statement of apology to the boy's family on her behalf.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

WSET

Vandals Hit Several Cars

A busy day for the Amherst County Sheriff's office. The phone was ringing off the hook for calls about a rash of car vandalisms.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

NewsAdvance.com

Madison Heights man pleads in DUI death

A Madison Heights man pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter and driving drunk in the July 2007 death of a Lynchburg-area woman.

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Related Topix: Campbell County, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Amherst New Era Progress

Crime Log - July 3, 2008

Jenkins is 5'9" tall and weighs 175'. He has brown eyes and black hair. Jenkins is wanted for failure to appear in court and was last known to live in the River View Road are of Madison Heights.

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Related Topix: Amherst County, VA, Monroe, VA

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