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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Amherst man sentenced for 25 counts of child porn possession An Amherst man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in jail after he was convicted on 25 counts of possessing child pornography.
Judge denies Amherst murder defendant's motion to dismiss charges An Amherst judge ruled Monday to deny a motion to dismiss charges in the case of a Lynchburg man accused of aggravated murder of a witness in …
Lynchburg-area prosecutors, sheriffs speak out against new gun laws Some Lynchburg area prosecutors are joining the ranks of more than a dozen commonwealth’s attorneys across Virginia who have said they will no…
Amherst board looks into special use permit measure for data centers After hearing from a packed room of residents mostly opposed to the idea of a data center coming to Amherst County, the county’s board of supe…
Amherst County schools honor retiring staff, teachers About two-dozen employees of Amherst County Public Schools are retiring or have retired with a combined 700 years of service to education and …
