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The Amherst County Board of Supervisors selected Tom Martin as its chair and Chris Adams as vice chair during its first ...
01/10/2026

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors selected Tom Martin as its chair and Chris Adams as vice chair during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 6.

The 2026 General Assembly session will be all about Democrats’ agenda – but exactly how big a shift that might be is the...
01/10/2026

The 2026 General Assembly session will be all about Democrats’ agenda – but exactly how big a shift that might be is the question.

In its first meeting of 2025, the Amherst County Service Authority board of directors voted Jan. 6 to authorize its exec...
01/10/2026

In its first meeting of 2025, the Amherst County Service Authority board of directors voted Jan. 6 to authorize its executive director to begin seeking developable sites for a new

After receiving legal guidance, the Amherst County Board of Supervisors chose not to move forward with revoking a weddin...
01/09/2026

After receiving legal guidance, the Amherst County Board of Supervisors chose not to move forward with revoking a wedding and photography venue’s permit. Watch County Attorney Mark Popovich discuss the issue at Tuesday's board meeting.

A controversial Madison Heights venue will keep its permit after the Amherst Board of Supervisors opted not to move forw...
01/09/2026

A controversial Madison Heights venue will keep its permit after the Amherst Board of Supervisors opted not to move forward with revocation. Watch video of members of the board discussing the decision.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region hosted its grant reception on Wednesday.
01/09/2026

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region hosted its grant reception on Wednesday.

Only a third of Virginia drivers consider driving under the influence of ma*****na to be extremely dangerous, and most p...
01/09/2026

Only a third of Virginia drivers consider driving under the influence of ma*****na to be extremely dangerous, and most perceive it to be less dangerous than texting and driving or

Flames football coach Jamey Chadwell underwent a successful procedure this week for a "serious but treatable medical con...
01/09/2026

Flames football coach Jamey Chadwell underwent a successful procedure this week for a "serious but treatable medical condition" and is expected to recover, Liberty announced Friday.

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and Trefoils. To many, Girl Scout cookies are just another delicious treat to look forward...
01/09/2026

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and Trefoils. To many, Girl Scout cookies are just another delicious treat to look forward to each year.

Legalizing still more ways Virginians can gamble and trying to tighten oversight on the ways they already do will likely...
01/09/2026

Legalizing still more ways Virginians can gamble and trying to tighten oversight on the ways they already do will likely be major battlegrounds in the General Assembly.

The Port of Virginia is close to finishing two major infrastructure projects that will allow it to efficiently handle so...
01/09/2026

The Port of Virginia is close to finishing two major infrastructure projects that will allow it to efficiently handle some of the largest cargo ships in the world.

A 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot Wednesday morning by a federal immigration officer was a 2020 graduate of Old D...
01/09/2026

A 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot Wednesday morning by a federal immigration officer was a 2020 graduate of Old Dominion University.

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