Top Story Amherst County looking into feasibility of footbridge connecting trail system to Lynchburg Justin Faulconer Jun 5, 2024 Jun 5, 2024 0 A rendering of a potential multi-use footbridge over the James River connecting trail systems in the city of Lynchburg and Madison Heights. 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Amherst mourns passing of council member Mike Driskill The Town of Amherst is mourning Mike Driskill, a member of Amherst Town Council who died Wednesday, according to the town government’s Facebook page.
Defendant in Amherst murder case seeks bond, legal resources A month shy of the three-year anniversary of his arrest, a Lynchburg man charged with aggravated murder in connection with his estranged wife’…
Amherst board tables decision on more pay for county, schools staff After voicing strong frustration with the state taking so long to pass a budget, the Amherst County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to tabl…
Data center discord strong in Amherst, residents support ban Two-dozen residents with support from a standing-room only meeting room voiced strong opposition to data centers before the Amherst County Boa…
Amherst County School Board to start meetings with prayer The Amherst County School Board at its July meeting agreed by consensus to begin opening its meetings with a prayer starting in August.
