The seat was vacated by former mayor Andra Higginbotham at the end of April. Council has petitioned for a special election ...

Amherst County School Board District 5 representative Eric Orasi is running for a second term in the Nov. 4 election and is ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a pause in the Job Corps program, meaning 90 centers across the country, including in ...

The Department of Homeland Security has removed a list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions from its website, which included ...

Amherst County High School is advising the public about a law enforcement training exercise on June 3. County officials said ...

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public to upcoming training exercises.

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This county is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has jurisdiction in Mecklenburg County.

James Lee Horsmon, 47, was sentenced May 28, 2025 on charges of abduction, forcible sodomy and assault and battery.

From swimming holes to stunning views, these are some of the best waterfalls in Virginia that you need to add to your outdoor ...