Daily Progress - Fri Nov 27
Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity.
Small Quake Shakes Central Va.WRIC-TV Richmond - Fri Nov 27
Virginia Tech's Seismological Observatory says a small earthquake that struck central Virginia prompted numerous reports of weak to light shaking but it didn't cause any damage.
Residents React to Holiday EarthquakeWHSV - Fri Nov 27
People living near Amherst started their Thanksgiving holiday with a bang this year when the area was hit by an earthquake Wednesday evening.
Earthquake Rumbles Central VirginiaNBC29 - Wed Nov 25
A small earthquake rocked parts of Nelson and Amherst counties Wednesday evening.
Earthquake hits Central VirginiaWSLS-TV Roanoke - Wed Nov 25
The USGS has changed the earthquake's epicenter to about 7 miles north of Appomattox.
Firsthand accounts of earthquake in Central VirginiaWDBJ7 - Wed Nov 25
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.
Authorities investigating Amherst County home robberiesAmherst New Era Progress - Mon Nov 23
Twice in the last week, Amherst County residents have been robbed in their homes at gunpoint, authorities said.
Groundbreaking for new regional jail in Madison HeightsWDBJ7 - 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.
Public weighs in on windAmherst 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.
Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers, clients to serveAmherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18
A Meals on Wheels program for Amherst and Nelson counties is seeking clients who could use a hot meal, as well as volunteers to help deliver them.
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