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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for portion of ABC13 area
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for about half of the ABC13 area. The Watch includes Bedford, Lynchburg, Amherst, Nelson, Appomattox, Campbell, Charlotte and Farmville. Locations west and south of Bedford are not included. Strong wind gusts, lightning and heavy rain...
Final defendant in Kevin Hartless killing gets court date changed
Her father already had his day in court. Now Summer Cunningham will have to wait until August to learn if she’ll face murder charges as well. The 19-year-old’s hearing was continued on Tuesday, July 2, pushed back for the fourth time. She is one of three people accused of being involved in the death of […] The post Final defendant in Kevin Hartless killing gets court date changed appeared first on Farmville.
What will be closed in SW, Central Virginia on Fourth of July?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, stores, banks, pharmacies, government administrative offices, and facilities will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, some locations will remain open during the holiday for any last-minute purchases and needs. Here is a list of a variety of localities and their operations on […]
For Love of Nature: June brought drought, heat to Lynchburg area
A banana-shaped area covering all of Lynchburg and parts of Amherst, Bedford and Campbell counties is in severe drought, while most of the rest of the state is in moderate drought. Drought this early in the summer does not bode well for farmers, gardeners and all of us who rely...
Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia has awarded two rounds of funding to projects that seek to bring long-overdue attention to overlooked people and places. The post Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Amherst County Crime Log and Citations: June 9 to June 15
Drug Violation, Seminole Drive, Madison Heights; a Lynchburg woman, 38, was charged. Two Citations for Speeding on S Amherst Hwy in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Fail to Have Vehicle Inspected on Rt. 29 Business in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Fail to Have Vehicle Inspected on Rt. 130 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Expired Registration on Rt. 130 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Fail to Have Vehicle Inspected on Rt. 163 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Failure to Wear Seatbelt on Rt. 163 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Expired Registration on Rt. 163 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Reckless Driving by Speed on Rt. 29 Business in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Driving w/o a License on Rt. 163 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Speeding on Rt. 29 Bypass in Amherst, 4 Citations for Speeding on Rt. 29 in Amherst, 1 Citation for Reckless Driving by Speed on Rt. 29 in Amherst, 2 Citations for Speeding on Rt. 151 in Amherst, 1 Citation for Fail to Have Vehicle Inspected on Rt. 151 in Amherst, 1 Citation for Speeding on Rt. 130 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Holding Cellphone while Operating a Motor Vehicle on S Amherst Hwy in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Speeding on Rt. 163 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Speeding on Rt. 210 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Fail to Have Vehicle Inspected on Old Wright Shop Road in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Failure to Wear Seatbelt on Old Wright Shop Road in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Driving Suspended on Old Wright Shop Road in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Speeding on Rt. 29 Bypass in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Reckless Driving by Speed on Rt. 163 in Madison Heights, 1 Citation for Expired Registration on S Amherst Hwy in Madison Heights.
'One-stop shop for the whole family': new Amherst health care center opens
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Amherst County Community Health Center, a new 22,000-square-foot facility operated by the Johnson Health Center in Madison Heights, opened its doors in early June and accommodates expanded health care services. The new building is next to Johnson Health Center’s administrative building at 134 Elon Road...
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