As part of its ongoing work to address food insecurity the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation announced a $400,000 grant for Virginia Community Healthcare Association to launch its “Food as Medicine” program.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Oct. 26.

10 News is working for you to learn more about a manhunt that is currently underway in Amherst County.

The 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.

Madison Heights Elementary School in Amherst County is dismissing early Thursday due to a power outage.

Several 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.

A man who allegedly robbed a Smoke Shop at gunpoint has been found and arrested, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A 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.

The Central Virginia Training Center property in Madison Heights is now debt free.

One Amherst County man honored his late brother Monday by giving a special gift to Horizon Behavioral Health caregivers and their patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A Lynchburg man was arrested for selling and distributing drugs and for having guns in his possession.

Virginia State Police are still investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Amherst County that happened Tuesday.

County Administrator Dean Rodgers says the feedback is important because they’re expecting an economic boost.

Thanks to Renee for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Madison Heights!

One woman was killed and four others were shot around 1:47 a.m. at 351 Old Wright Shop Road.

A tractor-trailer crash has closed US-29 South in Amherst County, according to VDOT.

A vehicle crash involving downed power lines has closed northbound lanes on BUS US-29 in Amherst County, VDOT says.

The organization operates eight facilities across Lynchburg and Madison Heights, providing 24-7 care to nearly 40 adults with developmental disabilities.

A 21-year-old man died early Tuesday morning after crashing in Amherst County, according to Virginia State Police.

Inspectors say it’s too dangerous for the family to go back inside.

A Rosie’s Gaming Emporium will not be coming to Amherst County.

There’s some controversy in Amherst County as a gaming emporium is one step closer to making its way into town.

Virginia's gubernatorial candidates are commenting on Governor Ralph Northam's order for school divisions to follow the CDC guidelines on masks -- or face legal action.

The book’s not on the shelves yet. Winters launched a Kickstarter campaign, an online platform where preorders fund the project.

A 20-year-old is in jail after attacking a woman and shooting at law enforcement on Sunday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A 30-year-old Madison Heights man died Sunday after a single-vehicle crash in Amherst County.

A Madison Heights woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

She hopes that by drawing attention to the struggle, others will shop local.

A ribbon-cutting marked the completion of a new apartment complex in the Madison Heights area of Amherst County, as Waukeshaw Development converted the old Phelps Elementary School. The group is also converting the old Bedford Middle School, which was set on fire last year.

A Madison Heights man was sentenced recently to over 20 years for his involvement in drug trafficking in 2018.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Authorities said they arrested an Amherst County man last week for distributing meth. On March 11, investigators and the Central Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant on Secluded Acres Dr. in Madison Heights, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, Jamie Orlando Carter was charged with the distribution of 100 grams or more of meth. You can see the full release below:

MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. – Authorities in Amherst County need your help finding a man they say shot outside of a vehicle in Madison Heights Saturday afternoon. Warrants have been obtained for Zachary Logan Brown for reckless handling of firearm, shooting from a vehicle and driving on a revoked license, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 2:45 p.m. Saturday on Main Street following a report of shots being fired from a vehicle. No one was injured. If you have information that can help Amherst County deputies locate Brown, call 911 or the sheriff’s office at 434-946-9373.

Thanks to Chris for sending us today’s Picture of the Day out of Madison Heights!

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Construction on a much-anticipated sidewalk project is getting underway in Amherst County. VDOT crews will begin working along Route 29 Business in Madison Heights, between Route 1054, Lakeview Drive, and Route 682, Woody’s Lake Road. Paula Jones, a VDOT spokesperson representing Amherst County, told 10 News this is a way of improving safety in the area. The project costs about $2 million and is scheduled to be complete by November 2021. Below is a map of the 1.4-mile stretch of road that will have a sidewalk:

“It was my passion to do something for those out here that serve in our community, our country,” Butler said. The retired U.S. army sergeant opened his Shine ‘N’ Up shoeshine business in September, inside his daughters' Madison Heights barbershop. Butler offers affordable prices and discounts for veterans and first responders; and being that Wednesday was Veterans Day, he offered half off to show his appreciation for their service. “The veterans that spent their lives, so we could have freedom, means a lot,” Butler said. “It means a lot to me that God has seen me this far.”Honoring the military not just on Veterans Day, but every day because it’s in his soul -- and in his soles.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Authorities say a fourth person has been charged in connection to the murder of a Bedford County man who was found inside of a burned-out SUV. Keyanta Robinson, 20, of Madison Heights has been charged with the first-degree murder of Carlos Rose, according to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say they are still wanted and have not been found. Robinson was previously identified in photos as a person wearing a blue surgical mask at the Madison Heights Walmart on Oct. 21. The following people have also been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the case:Anyone with information on Robinson or Green’s location is asked to call the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office at 434-352-8241.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – A woman was arrested for malicious wounding among other charges after multiple disturbance reports were made on Tuesday night, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. At 9:25 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said they received a call about a disturbance in the Walmart parking lot in Madison Heights. Shortly after at 9:36 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said they got a disturbance report about a man who had been stabbed on Seminole Drive in Madison Heights. Authorities said Kimberly Dawn Driskill was identified as the assailant and was driving a white Dodge pick-up truck. She was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for evaluation where the victim who was stabbed was also transported for treatment.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. – “I never thought it would happen to me!”That’s what Carline Sales told Virginia Lottery officials after winning a $94,267 jackpot. On her way to work, she stopped at Express Lane on Forest Road in Forest to buy a Print 'n Play Rolling Jackpot ticket. The odds of winning the top prize in this Virginia-only instant-win game are 1 in 240,000. Sales plans to use her winnings to do some home repairs and pay bills.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - Amherst County authorities have arrested 20 people so far in a roundup of people who were indicted on Oct. 8 on drug and firearm offenses, among other charges. Christopher Bush, 45, of Madison Heights, was arrested on one count of distribution of methamphetamine Schedule I or II. Atha Dunn, 36, of Madison Heights, was arrested on four counts of distribution of methamphetamine Schedule I or II. Daniel Lips, 42, of Madison Heights, was arrested on three counts of distribution methamphetamine Schedule I or II. Brittany Nicole Mabry, 28 of Madison Heights arrested on one count of prisoner possession/sale/secrete unlawful chemical compound.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - Sheriff E. W. Viar confirms to 10 News that the suspect and victim in Tuesday's deadly shooting are father and son. Chis Austin, 47, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his father, 83-year-old John Austin. UPDATE (8:52 p.m. Oct. 1, 2019)Authorities say John Austin of Madison Heights is the victim of Tuesday's homicide in Amherst County. He is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Shortly after 3 p.m., the Amherst County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of gunshots in the 100 block of Riverview Road in Madison Heights.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - One man is behind bars and another is dead after a shooting in Amherst County. John Austin was shot and killed in his home along Riverview Road just after 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to Amherst County Sheriff E.W. "I asked God, you know, to forgive the person and everything and pray for the family and pray for the community," Wesley said. As the Sheriff's Office continues its investigation, Wesley says the community will come together to heal. You don't know what state of mind person was in...what the person was going through then and anybody can snap," Wesley said.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. - A Madison Heights man is dead after his tire blew out on Interstate 81, causing him to crash. Virginia State Police is investigating this single-vehicle crash that happened Friday at 10:19 a.m. in Montgomery County on I-81 at mile marker 124. Mark Sprouse, 44, of Madison Heights, was driving a box truck south when, according to witnesses, the front driver's side tire blew out, Virginia State Police says. He crashed through the guardrail and hit a rock embankment, according to Virginia State Police. Virginia State Police says the crash remains under investigation.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - Ice cream lovers in Amherst County will lose a popular spot later this summer. Sluggo's Sundae Drive in Madison Heights is closing the doors of its retail store on August 11. Sluggo's management posted this message on its Facebook page:"We are so grateful for your support in making Sluggos a success. Your partnership in meeting our business goals of doing some good in the community while having fun making and selling ice cream is humbling. We are doing everything possible to secure an opportunity to provide retail sales in Madison Heights and would appreciate your prayers and thoughts as we move forward."

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Contractors are putting their final touches on Horizon Behavioral Healths new intermediate care facility on Lakeview Drive. The organization's ninth facility comes after state officials decided theyd be closing the Central Virginia Training Center in Madison Heights at the end of the year. From what I understand, there are 45 individuals still at the Central Training Virginia Center. We also talked a little about a proposal that we put in for leasing some buildings at the training center. The 24/7 center will be a lot more spacious compared to their eight other intermediate care facilities.

The fire started a few hours ago at the Town and Country Shopping Center in Madison Heights. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

A look at a fire in Madison Heights, Virginia on Wednesday May 22, 2019. Credit: Amanda KassabCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Congratulations to Sluggo's Sundae Drive for taking home the top honors, with a whopping 25 percent of the total vote. Sluggo’s Sundae Drive in Madison Heights – 25.13%2. Bare Ice Cream in Roanoke – 17.08%3. Bruster’s Ice Cream in Roanoke – 3.10%7. Champloo Ice Cream in Salem and Roanoke – 2.92%8.