Amherst County Republicans endorse Ayers in bid for sheriff Justin Faulconer May 27, 2023 May 27, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save kAm}62C=J 6:89E J62CD 27E6C 2??@F?4:?8 9:D C6E:C6>6?E 2D p>96CDE r@F?EJ $96C:77[ y:>>J pJ6CD 92D E96 4@F?EJ #6AF3=:42? !2CEJ’D 6?5@CD6>6?E E@ CF? 7@C E92E D62E 282:? :? 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