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Board hears from rescue officials
... from three localities: from Franklin County, Administrator Rick Huff and Public Safety Director Daryl Hatcher; from Amherst County, Chris Adams, a member of that countya s board of supervisors and Public Safety Director Gary Roakes; and from Pulaski ... Comment?
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Christiansburg and Salem: the rematch
... inflicted wounds. Edge has to go to the Spartans on their home field. The winner of this game will travel to either Amherst or Harrisonburg next week. Harrisonburg, as usual, will be bringing a prolific running back to Amherst county tonight, but no ... Comment?
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Small earthquake felt in Nelson-Amherst area
Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity. Comment?
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Small Quake Shakes Central Va.
... Survey say the 2.7-magnitude quake occurred at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 10 miles east of Amherst. Amherst County Public Safety Director Gary Roakes says some residents reported pictures falling from walls and there was one report ... Comment?
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Small quake rattles central Virginia
... Survey say the 2.7-magnitude quake occurred at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 10 miles east of Amherst. Amherst County Public Safety Director Gary Roakes says some residents reported pictures falling from walls and there was one report ... Comment?
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Small Earthquake Shakes Virginia
... Survey say the 2.7-magnitude quake occurred at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 10 miles east of Amherst. Amherst County Public Safety Director Gary Roakes says some residents reported pictures falling from walls and there was one report ... Comment?
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Small earthquake rattles Amherst, Nelson residents
Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity. Comment?
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Minor 2.7 Earthquake Rattles Nelson & Parts Of Central Virginia : 11.26.09
... as a 2.7 magnitude minor earthquake shook parts of Southern and Eastern Nelson County and points to the south in Amherst and Appomattox. The US Geological Survey shows the quake hitting at 5:24 PM eastern time with the center approximately 7 miles ... Comment?
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Firsthand accounts of earthquake in Central Virginia
At News 7's Lynchburg Newsroom, we received a number of calls from people who say they felt the earthquake along the Route 29 corridor, near the Amherst/Nelson County line. Comment?
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... of James Madison University and she truly loved being a DJ. DJ Peachez hailed from Lynchburg , VAA and grew up in Amherst, VA and was well known for her show, and was popular for her mix of music, blending Pop, 80's, dance hall, reggae along with ... Comment?
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... constrained) Region VIRGINIA Distances 12 km (7 miles) N (0) from Appomattox, VA 24 km (15 miles) ESE (123) from Amherst, VA 26 km (16 miles) E (84) from Madison Heights, VA 121 km (75 miles) W (266) from Richmond, VA 226 km (140 miles) SW (225) ... Comment?
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Team is finishing excavation of structure from the 1800s
An archeological team from the College of William and Mary has nearly finished excavating portions of a former plaster mill on Depot Street in Amherst, beside railroad tracks and near the historic Amherst Milling Co. Comment?
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Former Amherst County teacher honored by Rotary Club
One of Amherst County's former beloved teachers received a special recognition by the Amherst Rotary Club last week when members announced a donation in his honor - to help eradicate polio, which profoundly affected his life and steered him toward an education. Comment?
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Board of Supervisors delays wind turbine decision
The Amherst Board of Supervisors last week delayed a decision on whether to allow wind turbines in the county. Comment?
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After beating Spotswood, Amherst to host Harrisonburg in regional championship
Amherst will host Harrisonburg this Friday in the Region III Division 4 championship match after knocking off Spotswood 53-14 in the semifinals. Comment?
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Alger Henry Fleming Alger Henry Fleming, 66, of Amherst, died Nov. 12 as the result of an automobile accident. Comment?
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Local Wild Turkey Federation Partners With Area Schools : 11.24.09
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... Stephanie Tyree, Eligibility Worker; Sarah Hawrysko, Social Worker; Jenny Underwood, Eligibility Worker Nelson/Amherst County, Virginia The Amherst Nelson County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation partners with Amherst County Social ... Comment?
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Our Olympic moment: Torch relay swings through Amherst
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... on Saturday morning during the cross-Canada relay leading up to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Brad Works a ' Amherst Daily News Our Olympic moment Torch relay swings through Amherst CHRISTOPHER GOODING Amherst Daily News By Christopher Gooding ... Comment?
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Hundreds of Fans Line Up to Meet Sarah Palin
... enough experience to surround herself with good republicans who also have not become DC Tainted. posts: 19 hometown: Amherst, VA joined: 01/07/06 kubels WSET - Member posted: Sunday November 22 @ 5:19 pm ET REPLY Turkey man...the same was said for ... Comment?
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Groundbreaking for new regional jail in Madison Heights
Ground was broken Friday for a new regional jail in Madison Heights. The 380 bed complex will replace the current jails in Amherst and Appomattox Counties. Comment?
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