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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.
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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