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Amherst Wire
Comprehensive News Feed for Amherst, VA.
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Turnout low for swine flu vaccine clinics
... administered across the district. The shot and nasal spray vaccines were offered for free at sites in Lynchburg, Amherst, Bedford, Appomattox and Campbell County. People considered "high risk" for complications, such as pregnant women, young people ... Comment?
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Churches Unite to Take Guns off the Street
... people that turn them in are really the good people and it's a way to get something for the gun. posts: 24 hometown: Amherst, VA ip: logged joined: 01/07/06 REPORT ABUSE report abuse printer friendly version jump to topic: This is a public posting ... Comment?
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... parade isn't the only event going on Saturday. The Bedford Christmas parade will start Saturday at noon, the Amherst parade at 6:00 p.m., the Altavista parade will at 5:00 p.m., the Amherst parade at 6:30 p.m., and the Smith Mountain Lake boat ... Comment?
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... coach Tim Cromer (center) watches his Demons go through practice drills. Christiansburg plays at unbeaten Amherst County at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the state semifinals. The high school football lives of Christiansburg coach Tim Cromer and Amherst ... Comment?
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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. Comment?
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Blackwater Rollers win first home bout against Chemical Valley
... to name a few. Becca Ledingham, as she's known to her Nelson County co-workers, is known as the "Beccanator." The Amherst native was a driving force in bringing roller derby to the area despite a complete lack of skating skill. "I was awful, it was ... Comment?
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Annual Christmas parade looks promising
Dozens of participants will line up for the annual Ray Puckett Amherst Lions Christmas Parade at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Comment?
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Here is a synopsis of crimes reported to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office during the past week: Grand larceny, South Amherst Highway, Nov. Comment?
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... is survived by three sisters; Patricia Napier of Nellysford, Frances Whitesell of Lyndhurst, and Rebecca Shively of Amherst; uncles, Pat Coffey of Waynesboro and Paul Coffey (Katherine) of Afton; cousin and caretaker, Marie Napier and husband Norman ... Comment?
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Lancers victorious in easy win against Harrisonburg
After capturing their fourth consecutive Division 4, Region III championship with a surprisingly easy 47-22 victory over Harrisonburg, Amherst County's football team prepares to host a team very similar to itself in Saturday's Group AA, Division 4, semifinals. Comment?
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Last week's minor earthquake not serious
A minor earthquake that rattled parts of Amherst and Nelson counties last week did not signal a serious danger, and such quakes occur on average about three times a year, according to the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory. Comment?
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Bad news for Amherst's business park
The lingering effects of the recession could postpone hopes to attract new businesses to the Town of Amherst's business park. Comment?
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Amherst approves wind turbines
Wind turbines may soon be turning in Amherst County. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Amherst Planning Commission's proposal to allow small wind energy use at its Tuesday meeting.Amherst is one among a list of localities that have changed zoning rules to allow wind turbines. Comment?
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Board hears from rescue officials
... from three localities: from Franklin County, Administrator Rick Huff and Public Safety Director Daryl Hatcher; from Amherst County, Chris Adams, a member of that countya s board of supervisors and Public Safety Director Gary Roakes; and from Pulaski ... Comment?
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Christiansburg and Salem: the rematch
... inflicted wounds. Edge has to go to the Spartans on their home field. The winner of this game will travel to either Amherst or Harrisonburg next week. Harrisonburg, as usual, will be bringing a prolific running back to Amherst county tonight, but no ... Comment?
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Small earthquake felt in Nelson-Amherst area
Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity. Comment?
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Small Quake Shakes Central Va.
... Survey say the 2.7-magnitude quake occurred at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 10 miles east of Amherst. Amherst County Public Safety Director Gary Roakes says some residents reported pictures falling from walls and there was one report ... Comment?
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Small quake rattles central Virginia
... Survey say the 2.7-magnitude quake occurred at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 10 miles east of Amherst. Amherst County Public Safety Director Gary Roakes says some residents reported pictures falling from walls and there was one report ... Comment?
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Small Earthquake Shakes Virginia
... Survey say the 2.7-magnitude quake occurred at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 10 miles east of Amherst. Amherst County Public Safety Director Gary Roakes says some residents reported pictures falling from walls and there was one report ... Comment?
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Small earthquake rattles Amherst, Nelson residents
Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity. Comment?
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