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16 hrs ago | WDBJ7

Fire destroys Amherst County home

July 4, 2009 Fire destroys Amherst County home An Amherst County family is having to spend the night with relatives after fire destroyed their home Saturday morning.

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Related Topix: Gladstone, VA

20 hrs ago | Amherst New Era Progress

Batteau festival has smooth, fast finish

The 2009 James River Batteau Festival concluded at Maiden's Landing near Richmond last weekend, after beginning at Percival's Landing in Lynchburg the week before.

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Related Topix: Wingina, VA, Nelson County, VA

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Amherst schools expect accreditation

All 10 Amherst County schools are expected to be fully accredited according to preliminary results, officials said.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Stimulus will fund six special education spots in Amherst schools

Federal stimulus funds are paying for six special education positions in Amherst County schools.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Driver Convicted of Trying to Kill Girlfriend

Amherst Co., VA - An Amherst County man, who crashed into a cab, has been convicted of attempted involuntary manslaughter.

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Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg Metro

Mon Jun 29, 2009

WDBJ7

Free HIV screenings offered at the Lynchburg Salvation Army

June 26, 2009 Free HIV screenings offered at the Lynchburg Salvation Army Every nine-and-a-half minutes, someone in the U.S. is infected with HIV, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Lynchburg, VA

Sat Jun 27, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Crash Spills Cows Onto Roadway, Slows Traffic

Amherst Co., VA - State troopers say a wreck between two trucks on Monday spilled cattle on the Route 29 bypass in Amherst County.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

WDBJ7

Lynchburg man charged with malicious wounding

June 24, 2009 Lynchburg man charged with malicious wounding A Lynchburg man is in jail after an assault on Dixie Airport Road in Madison Heights.

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Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg Metro, Madison Heights, VA, Amherst, VA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Constitutionality concerns delay Amherst County noise ordinance

Amherst County is examining a new proposed noise ordinance but officials are awaiting feedback on its language from law enforcement and planning department heads before taking necessary steps to adopt it.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

WDBJ7

Cattle carrier flips on Rt. 29 bypass in Amherst County

Eight cows were in the cattle carrier. One animal had to be put down because of injuries.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

WSET

County Official Charged with Sex Crime

Amherst Co., VA - Amherst County's director of economic development is behind bars Thursday night after turning himself in on a child sex charge.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Officials: Alleged Sex Crime Led to Resignation

Amherst Co., VA - We now know that an investigation into an alleged sex crime is what led former Amherst County Administrator Rodney Taylor to resign.

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Related Topix: Amherst, VA

Fri Jun 19, 2009

MSNBC

Man wanted for not paying child support; owes $56,600

A A Investigators say 43-year-old George Marshall Jr. owes around $56,600.A He hasna TMt paid child support in over ten years.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Amherst official faces inappropriate contact charge

Amherst County's economic development director was arrested Thursday and charged with inappropriate contact with a child, authorities said.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Committee to help hire Amherst County administrator

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to ask several residents with human resource experience to serve on an advisory committee that will help select a new county administrator.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Amherst New Era Progress

Two elementary principals leaving this year

Two Amherst County Elementary School principals will step down at the end of the school year to pursue their consulting business.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Sun Jun 14, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

What to Expect at the Polls

Across the ABC-13 Viewing Area - Poll workers are preparing to open at 6:00 Tuesday morning.

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Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg Metro

Fri Jun 12, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Officer Talks About River Arrest

Amherst Co., VA - Amherst County deputies say the man arrested Tuesday in the James River originally said he'd rather die, than go back to jail.

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Related Topix: Halifax County, VA

Thu Jun 11, 2009

Nelson County Times

Thousands expected at Summer Solstice Wine and Farm festival

Admission is $5 and $10 for wine tasting . At the gate, admission is $10 and $15 respectively.

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Related Topix: Amherst, VA, Nelson County, VA, Life, Food, Food Festival, Garlic, Agriculture, Science

WSLS

Employees say golf club was slow to pay them

Poplar Grove Golf Club in Amherst County is facing allegations that it has withheld paychecks from employees and fired an employee who spoke out about the problems.

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Related Topix: IRA, Personal Finance, Retirement, Law, Employment / Labor Law

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