Top Story Spotlight Amherst high school to showcase new addition at Aug. 2 open house Justin Faulconer Jul 30, 2025 Jul 30, 2025 0 1 of 2 A look at “Main Street,” which connects the new auditorium and dining area to the high school’s two gymnasiums. A view of the Amherst County High School new auditorium/classrooms addition. 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Project to demolish buildings at CVTC picking up speed Efforts to demolish vacant buildings at the Central Virginia Training Center property in Madison Heights are picking up speed, Amherst County …
Amherst schools hit pause on sales tax referendum idea Amherst County Public Schools officials are pausing, for now, from seeking a referendum on whether a 1% sales tax should be implemented to fun…
