Amherst New Era Progress - Mon Nov 23

Twice in the last week, Amherst County residents have been robbed in their homes at gunpoint, authorities said.

WDBJ7 - Fri Nov 20

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.

Amherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors was to seek public opinion Tuesday night on whether to allow wind turbines.