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Car crash causes close shave at salon
A customer's disastrous entrance shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday shook up workers at the Haircutz salon in Madison Heights, and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the building.
Old Town Madison Heights residents seek limits on noise
Amherst County officials are reexamining laws on noise and a possible curfew in Old Town Madison Heights following complaints from residents.
Teenager finds skeletal remains in Amherst Co.
July 14, 2008 Teenager finds skeletal remains in Amherst Co. The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains.
Young Girl Finds Skeletal Remains
A Madison Heights girl stumbled into a mystery Satuday. She found what may very well be human remains in the woods near her home on Coleman Road.
Teen's stepfather apologizes for infant's death
A week after a judge fined a teenager $500 in connection with the death of a Madison Heights toddler, her stepfather has issued a public statement of apology to the boy's family on her behalf.
A busy day for the Amherst County Sheriff's office. The phone was ringing off the hook for calls about a rash of car vandalisms.
Madison Heights man pleads in DUI death
A Madison Heights man pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter and driving drunk in the July 2007 death of a Lynchburg-area woman.
Jenkins is 5'9" tall and weighs 175'. He has brown eyes and black hair. Jenkins is wanted for failure to appear in court and was last known to live in the River View Road are of Madison Heights.
Many Question Toddler Death Outcome
A Madison Heights teen will pay a $500 fine for improper driving that prosecutors say killed a two-year-old. And some of you are asking why the family of Omarion Rose also wasn't charged.
Silby Guilty of Improper Driving
An Amherst County judge has found a woman not guilty of reckless driving, in connection to a toddler's death back in January.
Accused Driver Scheduled for Court
An Amherst County woman is scheduled to be in court Tuesday, facing a charge in connection with a toddler's death.
Board adopts a vision statement for county
Business along the U.S. 29 corridor will thrive, signs on the 29 Bypass will direct, Old Town Madison Heights will transform and Amherst scenery will inspire.
Cyclist hurt in Rivermont collision
A wreck between a bicycle and a sedan sent a Lynchburg man to the hospital Tuesday night.
Training center holding art show
An art show of works by Central Virginia Training Center residents and staff will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 and June 19 .
Wanted: James Thomas Legg Legg is a 28-year-old male currently wanted for burglary and grand larceny.
Former county head leading area's economic development
If Lee Cobb were Obi Wan Kenobi, Bryan David would consider himself Luke Skywalker.
As gas prices increase, so do pump thefts
Carolyn Farmer remembers one person who pulled into the gas station that she manages, determined to steal a tank of gas.
SWOOPE - Wendy Lee Cook Bratton and Glenn Freeman Kennedy were married at 5 p.m. June 7 at the home of the mother of the bride.
Amherst County marriages as of June 6
The below list is gleaned from marriages confirmed by the Amherst County Circuit Court Clerk's Office between April 23 and June 6. Edwin Joseph Ogden to Katrina Gaynelle Childress on Feb.
Crime Log for the week of June 5
Brewer is a 22-year-old male with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last known to live in the Wright Shop Road area of Madison Heights and to work in the cable TV industry.