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Amherst County Sheriff’s Office searching for man following multiple search warrants, one other arrested
Read full article: Amherst County Sheriff’s Office searching for man following multiple search warrants, one other arrestedAmherst County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for two men following multiple search warrants that revealed large amounts of stolen property.
Amherst County Public Schools closed Friday due to bomb threat
Read full article: Amherst County Public Schools closed Friday due to bomb threatThe Amherst County 911 Center received a bomb threat targeting Amherst County Public Schools and due to this threat Amherst County Public Schools will be closed Friday, ACPS announced.
Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damages
Read full article: Severe storms in Southwest Virginia causing power outages, possible damagesSome parts of Southwest Virginia are under a severe weather warning at the moment, which may result in quarter-sized hail, lightning, severe rain, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
WATCH: Amherst County Sheriff’s Office holds press conference related to Elsie Wiggington case
Read full article: WATCH: Amherst County Sheriff’s Office holds press conference related to Elsie Wiggington caseThe Amherst County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference Wednesday afternoon and gave updates on the Elsie Wiggington case.
Family’s unwavering love fuels search for Amherst missing woman
Read full article: Family’s unwavering love fuels search for Amherst missing womanElsie Wiggington's family remains steadfast in their search for answers and justice over a year after her disappearance, with recent investigative progress renewing their hope.
Man charged after fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school accepts plea deal
Read full article: Man charged after fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school accepts plea dealA man who was charged after several Amherst County elementary students ate fentanyl-positive gummies in December has accepted a plea deal.
Authorities conduct search warrants at four Amherst Co. vape shops accused of selling to underage buyers
Read full article: Authorities conduct search warrants at four Amherst Co. vape shops accused of selling to underage buyersCharges are pending after authorities conducted search warrants at four tobacco and vape shops accused of selling products to underage buyers, according to the Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities give all-clear after shooting threat at Madison Heights Walmart, secure mode lifted at nearby schools
Read full article: Authorities give all-clear after shooting threat at Madison Heights Walmart, secure mode lifted at nearby schoolsThe Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office has given an all-clear after a shooting threat against the Madison Heights Walmart, according to Amherst County Public Schools.
Trial dates set for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies
Read full article: Trial dates set for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummiesTrial dates have been set for the two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December, according to court records.
Amherst County High School hosts annual Day of Giving
Read full article: Amherst County High School hosts annual Day of GivingHundreds of high school students flooded the community to lend a hand — transforming their normal classroom into multiple community service projects for Amherst County High School’s annual Day of Giving.
Cases for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies certified to Grand Jury
Read full article: Cases for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies certified to Grand JuryThe cases for two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December were certified to a Grand Jury, according to court records.
Man arrested after around 2k fentanyl pills, Psilocybin mushrooms, stolen gun found in vehicle
Read full article: Man arrested after around 2k fentanyl pills, Psilocybin mushrooms, stolen gun found in vehicleA man is facing charges after the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office seized drugs and guns from his car during a traffic stop on Jan. 30.
Bond denied for man charged in connection with fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary school
Read full article: Bond denied for man charged in connection with fentanyl incident at Amherst Co. elementary schoolA man charged for his role in students’ consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies at an Amherst Co. elementary school has been denied bond.
WATCH: Amherst Co. officials hold press conference after Central Elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies
Read full article: WATCH: Amherst Co. officials hold press conference after Central Elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummiesAmherst County officials held a press conference after two were arrested in connection to the consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies in several children at Central Elementary School.
Two arrested after Amherst Co. elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies, officials say
Read full article: Two arrested after Amherst Co. elementary students eat fentanyl-positive gummies, officials sayTwo individuals have been arrested after several Amherst County elementary students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
Tractor-trailer hauling hundreds of live turkeys overturns in Amherst Co., driver cited
Read full article: Tractor-trailer hauling hundreds of live turkeys overturns in Amherst Co., driver citedA tractor-trailer hauling several hundred turkeys crashed in Amherst County on Monday evening, according to Virginia State Police.
Firefighters using motorized equipment to fight Matts Creek wildfire
Read full article: Firefighters using motorized equipment to fight Matts Creek wildfireOfficials with the U.S. Forest Service say more than 100 firefighters are battling the blaze and the fire is burning where motorized equipment isn't allowed, except in emergencies.
Amherst Co. announces indictments in 2019 shooting that left mother, daughter dead
Read full article: Amherst Co. announces indictments in 2019 shooting that left mother, daughter deadThe Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has announced new incidents in the 2019 murder case that left a mother and daughter dead.
No criminal charges to be issued in deadly Amherst Co. deputy-involved shooting
Read full article: No criminal charges to be issued in deadly Amherst Co. deputy-involved shootingThe Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney has determined that no charges will be issued in the deadly Amherst County deputy-involved shooting that happened back in June.
Three charged in Amherst County homicide, including former Longwood police officer
Read full article: Three charged in Amherst County homicide, including former Longwood police officerThree people are now in custody in connection with an Amherst County homicide that happened back in January, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
Victim, suspect identified in Amherst County homicide, according to Amherst County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Victim, suspect identified in Amherst County homicide, according to Amherst County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputies responded to reports of a badly wounded elderly woman on Boxwood Farm Road.
Two deputies hurt after man leads law enforcement on chase before arrest in Amherst County
Read full article: Two deputies hurt after man leads law enforcement on chase before arrest in Amherst CountyTwo deputies are hurt after a man led them on a chase in Amherst County on Wednesday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office.
Amherst County woman arrested, found with endangered infant
Read full article: Amherst County woman arrested, found with endangered infantA search is underway for an Amherst County woman who could be traveling with an infant who is believed to be in danger, according to the Amherst County Sherrif’s Office.
Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships
Read full article: Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region ChampionshipsRegion Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships.
Box truck driver in Madison Heights charged after running off road, hitting multiple parked cars, police say
Read full article: Box truck driver in Madison Heights charged after running off road, hitting multiple parked cars, police saySeveral parked cars were hit and damaged after a box truck ran off the road in Amherst County on Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
No major injuries reported after crash involving Amherst County school bus
Read full article: No major injuries reported after crash involving Amherst County school busNo major injuries were reported after a crash involving an Amherst County school bus Thursday afternoon, according to school division officials.
Amherst County authorities, community work together to bring four into custody
Read full article: Amherst County authorities, community work together to bring four into custodyFour people have been arrested as a result of collaborative investigation efforts in Amherst County, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
Two arrested after Amherst County authorities seize more than $1.5K fentanyl, stolen gun
Read full article: Two arrested after Amherst County authorities seize more than $1.5K fentanyl, stolen gunTwo people were arrested after authorities seized more than $1,500 worth of fentanyl, a stolen gun, meth, and suspected counterfeit pills during a narcotics investigation, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged in counterfeit $63K+ bill spree across 28 different Walmart locations, including Amherst County
Read full article: Man charged in counterfeit $63K+ bill spree across 28 different Walmart locations, including Amherst CountyA man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit bills to take more than $63,000 worth of merchandise from 28 different Walmarts along the East Coast, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
‘It’s really surreal’: Amherst business owner wins $5 million prize in Virginia Lottery
Read full article: ‘It’s really surreal’: Amherst business owner wins $5 million prize in Virginia LotteryImagine walking into a grocery store and leaving out $5 million richer: that’s exactly what happened to Amherst business owner Josh Orme.
Amherst County authorities find shotgun, ammo, in student’s vehicle during search, school officials say
Read full article: Amherst County authorities find shotgun, ammo, in student’s vehicle during search, school officials sayAn Amherst County High School student has been disciplined after a shotgun, ammo, a knife, and alcoholic beverages were found inside a vehicle on campus, according to Amherst County Public Schools.
Amherst County Sheriff’s Office arrests Nelson County man, seizes money, drugs
Read full article: Amherst County Sheriff’s Office arrests Nelson County man, seizes money, drugsThe Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has seized more than 250 grams of meth and nearly $2,800 in cash after arresting a Nelson County man on Monday, authorities said.
Madison Heights man arrested after reported explosion, search warrants, authorities say
Read full article: Madison Heights man arrested after reported explosion, search warrants, authorities sayA Madison Heights man has been arrested after a reported explosion led to several search warrants and the discovery of guns and drugs, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
One hospitalized after tractor-trailer crash on Route 29N in Amherst County
Read full article: One hospitalized after tractor-trailer crash on Route 29N in Amherst CountyA driver is in the hospital following a tractor-trailer crash on Route 29 northbound just north of the Ambriar exit in Amherst County, according to the Amherst Fire Department.
Amherst County man arrested after authorities seize meth, firearms, more than $7k
Read full article: Amherst County man arrested after authorities seize meth, firearms, more than $7kAuthorities said that more than 600 grams of meth, four firearms, and over $7,000 were found during the operation, which led to a man’s arrest.
Amherst County Public Schools mourns loss of student after body found in Nelson County
Read full article: Amherst County Public Schools mourns loss of student after body found in Nelson CountyThe Amherst County Public School system is mourning the loss of one of their own, and potentially two others after a vehicle was found in a Nelson County river.