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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‘Show the world what you’ve got’: Amherst celebrates class of ‘26 Seventy years after Amherst County High School first opened its doors on its current location on Lancer Lane in Amherst, the Class of 2026 wal…
Police investigate fatal crash in Amherst County Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday night in Amherst County.
Amherst remembers local businessman Charles 'Skippy' Brown The Amherst community is mourning the loss of one of its most familiar faces, Charles “Skippy” Brown, who died May 8 at age 84.
Amherst town fiscal 27' budget with hike in utility rates approved The Town of Amherst fiscal year 2026-27 budget of $5.5 million -- a plan that includes a 10% increase in water and sewer rates, a 50-cent hike…
Amherst's Tim Hoden humbled to receive national wrestling award When Amherst County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Tim Hoden is officiating a wrestling match, he feels like he has the best seat in the house.
