Amherst schools land $6M construction grant for high school renovation, addition Justin Faulconer Jun 12, 2024 Jun 12, 2024 0 Graduates cheer each other on during Amherst County High School’s graduation ceremony at Liberty University’s Vines Center on May 24. Paige Dingler, THE NEWS & ADVANCE Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer kAmp>96CDE r@F?EJ !F3=:4 $49@@=D C646?E=J 2??@F?465 E96 5:G:D:@? 92D C646:G65 Se]f >:==:@? :? 2 D49@@= 4@?DECF4E:@? 8C2?E 7C@> E96 DE2E6]k^AmkAm%96 D49@@= DJDE6> H:== FD6 E96 >@?6J E9C@F89 E96 $49@@= r@?DECF4E:@? vC2?E pDD:DE2?46 !C@8C2> 7@C E96 @?8@:?8 C6?@G2E:@? 2?5 6IA2?D:@? 2E p>96CDE r@F?EJ w:89 $49@@=] %96 Sba >:==:@? 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D2:5]k^Am Justin Faulconer, (434) 473-2607jfaulconer@newsadvance.com 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Justin Faulconer Reporter/Editor of Amherst New-Era Progress and Nelson County Times Author email Follow Justin Faulconer Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular PHOTOS: Zombies walk through Amherst for charity The inaugural Amherst Charity Zombie Walk & Bash took place Saturday starting at Amherst Town Hall and ending at Second Stage. 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