Top Story Spotlight Topical Amherst schools welcome students back for 2026-27 year Justin Faulconer Aug 18, 2026 Aug 18, 2026 0 1 of 4 Amherst County High School students arrive on the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance) Matthew Perschall, The News & Advance Amherst County High School students arrive on the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance) Matthew Perschall, The News & Advance Amherst County High School students arrive on the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance) Matthew Perschall, The News & Advance Amherst County High School students arrive on the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. 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