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‘It’s really surreal’: Amherst business owner wins $5 million prize in Virginia Lottery

Imagine walking into a grocery store and leaving out $5 million richer: that’s exactly what happened to Amherst business owner Josh Orme.

2023 Sedalia Celtic Festival & Highland Games

The Sedalia Center is home to some of the most anticipated annual food and music festivals in southwest Virginia, drawing loyal attendees' year-after-year from the local communities of Big Island and Sedalia, as well as from the cities of Lynchburg, Amherst, Roanoke and Bedford. Saturday March 25th the Celtic Games and Highland Festival comes to the center.

48-year-old man dead after Campbell County crash

According to Virginia State Police, an Amherst man is dead after crashing on Airport Road, which is just north of Training Center Road.

Dozens of UMass students hospitalized after consuming "borgs"

The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.

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Town of Amherst to hold public hearing on short term rentals

Amherst town leaders are holding a public hearing on whether to allow Airbnb or short term rentals in residential neighborhoods in the town.

TIMESAVER TRAFFIC: Multiple crashes on the roads due to icy conditions

Multiple Crashes on the roads due to icy conditions

Retired Massachusetts State Police detective indicted for allegedly possessing child pornography

Francis Hart, a retired police detective, has been indicted for allegedly possessing child pornography. The man was arrested in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 2021.

foxnews.com

Lake-effect snow continues to accumulate in New York

Extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer is in Amherst, New York, speaking on the increasing snowfall totals in the state.

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Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion after no winning ticket

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot once again saw no winner.

Massachusetts doctors save mother, son who nearly died after eating 'death cap' mushrooms

A Massachusetts mother and her son are on the mend after they almost died from ingesting highly toxic "death cap" mushrooms they foraged for dinner.

foxnews.com

UMass Memorial doctors save Amherst mother and son who nearly died from mushroom poisoning

Doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center were able to save a mother and son who nearly died from mushroom poisoning.

cbsnews.com

Amherst County takes the win against Rustburg, 35-34

Amherst came out victorious, winning 35-34 against Rustburg.

Bennett, Louis lead Liberty to 42-24 victory over UMass

Demario Douglas recorded over 100 yards receiving in the Flames road win.

Amherst leaders approve funds for more school resource officers

Amherst County Public Schools will see more school resource officers soon, thanks to a ruling by the Amherst County Board of Supervisors.

Amherst County leaders hold off on decision to give employees a pay increase

Leaders recently discussed salary studies, which compare jobs to other localities, but Amherst County Administrator Dean Rodgers said many positions were not included in the survey, so leaders could not tell if those employees are below market average.

Severe thunderstorm watch in Lynchburg, Southside

Any storms that develop could produce strong winds, heavy rain and lightning

Live in Lynchburg? You may qualify for a free fan or AC unit

The Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living is stepping in to help people in Lynchburg beat the heat.

Virginia ABC stores extend hours of operation

Instead of closing at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Virginia ABC said that they will now close at 9 p.m.

Town of Amherst working to upgrade water treatment plant after recent storm

When a recent storm ripped across our region, fallen trees and powerlines prevented the Town of Amherst from producing water for two days.

Amherst County veterinarian to spend 8 months in federal prison for drug charges

The vet, Patrick Gries, 54, admitted to stealing the opioids and pleaded guilty to two different counts in January 2022.

June 15, 2022 Pictures of the Day

Thanks to Swati out of Roanoke and Renee out of Amherst for sending us today’s Pictures of the Day.

"Melanie Newman is fire": Trailblazing play-by-play announcer shows representation matters to young girls

"A lot of young girls are looking up to her," an 11-year-old girl said.

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Tornado warning issued for Amherst County expires

A tornado warning that was issued for parts of Amherst County has expired.

Amherst police officer honored in emotional send-off after more than two decades of service

The Amherst Police Department surprised a treasured member of their community with an emotional farewell on Friday.

State judge whose home was raided by investigators found dead

John Michalski, an acting justice on the Erie County Supreme Court, died of an apparent suicide, according to attorney Terry Connors. Michalski was 61.

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UMass hires Frank Martin as new basketball coach

UMass has found a new leader for its basketball program, hiring Frank Martin as its coach Friday. Martin, 56, takes over the Minutemen program from Matt McCall, who was fired this month after going 58-81 over five seasons in Amherst. “It is evident that there is tremendous alignment in place to win and do it the right way,” Martin said in a statement.

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Amherst police collecting toys for children in need this Christmas

More families in Amherst County will get to put presents underneath the Christmas tree this year.

Dec. 8, 2021 Picture of the Day

Thanks to Trish for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Cave Spring!

Police identify woman whose body was found in Amherst in October

The Medical Examiner in Roanoke has identified the body found in a wooded area in Amherst back in October.

College Admissions Are Still Unfair

But when fancy schools like Amherst kill legacy preferences, they do get a little fairer.

theatlantic.com

Amherst college is ending legacy admissions, which gave an edge to children of alumni

The liberal arts school said it's dropping legacy admissions to both create a fairer system and to promote diversity. The practice has been criticized for advantaging students from wealthier families.

npr.org

State Police investigating after human remains found in Amherst

Authorities are investigating after human remains were found in Amherst on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Amherst Police start No-Shave November early to support holiday toy drive

From Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, members of the department are growing facial hair to support their fourth-annual Toy Drive Operation, which runs during the holidays.

100 Mile Yard Sale stretches along Highway 29 in Pittsylvania County

The 100 Mile Yard Sale takes place for the next five days along Highway 29.

Tornado warning issued for parts of Buena Vista, Nelson, Amherst, Rockbridge and Albemarle counties

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Nelson and Albemarle counties.

Award-winning Civil War historian Stephen Oates dies at 85

Stephen Oates has died after a life that saw him become an award-winning Civil War historian who wrote biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Clara Barton, William Faulkner and others.

July 13, 2021 Picture of the Day

Thanks to Diane from Amherst for sending us today's Picture of the Day!

Wanted Amherst man arrested after standoff in Staunton

An Amherst man wanted on several warrants was arrested after a three-hour-long standoff on Thursday, according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

Amherst to receive $2.2M in COVID-19 relief funds

It can go towards pandemic response, such as vaccinations and safety equipment. The money can also replace lost revenue.

June 10, 2021 Picture of the Day

Thanks to Diana for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Amherst!

Camp Trapezium brewery opens its doors at the former Amherst Milling Company building

Owners hoping to carry on tradition of providing locally produced products to Amherst.

Nonprofit EmbraceRace helps parents explain race to children

EmbraceRace was founded in 2016 by a couple who believe it is never too early to start conversations with children of all races about racism.

WATCH: Amherst softball beats Liberty, Franklin County baseball beats William Byrd

On Tuesday night, Franklin County defeated William Byrd 3-0 in a Blue Ridge District matchup in Vinton. Terriers ace pitcher and Virginia Tech commit Tyler Dean had nine strikeouts in the first 4 innings of play, while Franklin County’s Preston Crowl held the Terriers scoreless.

Central Virginia enters Phase 2 as district gets 12K doses per week, tackles preregistration lists

Lynchburg and its surrounding counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell are now in Phase Two -- meaning anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccines.

A price tag on trauma? College town weighs Black reparations

Amherst is on a path toward providing reparations to Black residents for past injustices following the town council's adoption of a resolution calling for the community to become an anti-racist town. President Joe Biden has even expressed support for creating a federal commission to study Black reparations, a proposal that's languished for decades in Congress. Anderson and other Black residents are taking part in virtual conversations this spring to talk about what reparations should look like. Can you put a price tag on trauma?”Miller and Andrews, meanwhile, have looked to Evanston, Illinois as a potential model, inviting a leading alderman from that community to speak with Amherst's Black residents next month. Driver believes the town’s higher education institutions — UMass Amherst, Amherst College and Hampshire College — should be part of the solution because of the role they've played in the town's racial divide.

Thousands without power as winter weather hits Southwest, Central Virginia

AEP outages as of 5 p.m.Thousands are without power as Southwest and Central Virginia are experiencing wintry weather. Below are the worst outage areas among the 2,724 Appalachian Power customers in Virginia without power:County/City Customer Outages Pulaski County 1,347 Montgomery County 500 Wythe County 162 Roanoke County 148 Giles County 144 Pittsylvania County 94 Carroll County 28 Smyth County 20 Franklin County 41 Grayson County Fewer than 5Here’s a breakdown of the Dominion Energy customers in our region without power:Charlotte County: 44Halifax County: 169Alleghany County: 36Danville officials say that 1,200 customers on Memorial Drive, Lanier Avenue, Park Avenue, Bishop Road and across the river on Piedmont Drive are without power. Here’s a breakdown of the Mecklenburg Electric customers in our region without power:Halifax County: 608Pittsylvania County: 459Here’s a breakdown of the BARC Electric Cooperative customers in our region without power:AdHighland County: 109Here’s a breakdown of the Southside Electric Cooperative customers in our region without power:

Police say this man stole 21 copper downspouts stolen from a Lynchburg church

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Police have identified a suspect in connection with the thefts of copper downspouts at a church in Lynchburg. Damien Marquis Solomon, 37, of Amherst, has multiple outstanding warrants for grand larceny and obtaining money by false pretense in connection with the 21 stolen downspouts at Fairview Christian Church. ORIGINAL STORYFairview Christian Church on Campbell Avenue. On Saturday, Fairview Christian Church on Campbell Avenue reported the theft of 21 of its copper downspouts. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Stevenson at 434-455-6116 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

Patterson matches record as No. 24 Buffalo beats Akron 56-7

24 Buffalo routed Akron 56-7 on Saturday as a tune-up for the Mid-American Conference championship. Patterson scored two touchdowns before halftime, bringing his season totals to 1,025 yards and 18 rushing TDs for the Bulls (5-0). Marks went over 100 yards and scored twice in the first half as Buffalo (5-0) built a 35-0 lead against Akron (1-5). Buffalo: The Bulls are 5-0 for the first time since 1980 when Buffalo was a Division III program. It will be a rematch of the 2008 title game that Buffalo won for its lone conference championship.

Flash Flood Watch canceled early for area that includes Lynchburg’s College Lake Dam

LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATEThe National Weather Service has canceled a Flash Flood Watch for a portion of Central Virginia that includes Amherst and Campbell counties along Blackwater Creek below College Lake Dam. Dam operators at College Lake Dam on the Blackwater Creek reported that the dam no longer poses a potential flooding threat. The NWS canceled the flash flood watch early; it was originally expected to go until 2 a.m. ORIGINAL STORYThe National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Watch and says that structural concerns have been reported at Lynchburg’s College Lake Dam. The Flash Flood Watch covers parts of Amherst and Campbell counties along Blackwater Creek below College Lake Dam.

84-year-old Amherst man with possible cognitive issues missing

AMHERST, Va. – The Amherst Police Department is asking for help finding a missing elderly man. Police said Angel Luis Alberio, 84, was last seen leaving Amherst on Friday with his wife in a gray 1993 Ford Conversion Van with Virginia tag 5256BAB. According to authorities, Alberio was located early Saturday morning in Washington DC, and Amherst Police are working with DC Metro Police to find him. Authorities said it’s possible Alberio has cognitive decline. Anyone with information is asked to call the Amherst Police Department at 434-946-9300.

One person at Central Elementary School tests positive for COVID-19

AMHERST, Va. – A person at Central Elementary School has been diagnosed with coronavirus, according to Amherst County Public Schools. Officials say the school will remain open at this time and anyone identified as having been potentially exposed to the virus will be contacted by the health department or the school division. The announcement sent on Friday did not disclose if the person is a staff member or student.

One person at Madison Heights Elementary School tests positive for COVID-19

AMHERST, Va. – Amherst County Public Schools announced Wednesday that one person at Madison Heights Elementary School tested positive for coronavirus. The person was on school grounds on Friday and did have direct contact with other members of the community, according to school officials. ACPS announced that Madison Heights Elementary School will remain open despite this case. School officials said that the district has implemented contact tracing procedures with the health department to determine whether or not in-person instruction continues. Anyone who may have been potentially exposed will be contacted by the health department or ACPS.

Bedford, Amherst County students head back to school this week

LYNCHBURG, Va. Forest Elementary School teachers and students showed up Tuesday prepared to have a successful first day. Every student came to school with a mask today, which was really nice, said Lorri Manley, principal at Forest Elementary School. Manley said she has 206 students learning in person every day and following social distancing markers on the ground throughout the building. In Amherst County, 60% of students will be back in person for the first time on Wednesday. Amherst County school leaders said middle and high school students will be go to school on a hybrid schedule, while elementary school students will be in the classroom four days a week and learn from home on Fridays.

More than 1,600 Amherst County families opt-in for remote learning

AMHERST, Va. Mondays rain put a damper on Amherst County School leaders plan to hand out Chromebooks to parents and students in a drive-thru. Angelic Yousef and her Pre-K daughter are one of more than 1,600 families who will be doing 100% remote learning this school year. Amherst county students start school next Wednesday and a growing number are opting for 100-percent remote learning. Amherst school leaders said theyve been adding about 75 students to the Amherst Remote Academy every day, with more children in kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as high school juniors and seniors wanting to learn online. School leaders said teachers will be calling soon to introduce themselves and get some contact information.

Amherst County Schools delays reopening schools by two weeks

AMHERST, Va. Amherst County students will now go back to school after Labor Day, rather than before it. Superintendent Dr. Robert Arnold said the school division needs more time to prepare. In a school board meeting on Thursday night, members voted to have classes start in person on Sept. 9 instead of Aug. 26. Board members also agreed to have teachers begin their planning phase on Aug. 10, rather than Aug. 3. The school board also made it mandatory that all students and staff wear masks on campus.

Amherst County wanting to give $800,000 to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus

AMHERST, Va. There are still businesses in Amherst County that are still closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and need help reopening to get back on their feet. County leaders are looking to pump $800,000 into local businesses that meet certain qualifications. Officials with the economic development office said there are two different grants people can apply for. Some business if they qualify, they can actually stack CARES Act money and the Back and Business money. Theres potential that they can get $20,000-$25,000 between the two grants, Victoria Hanson, director, said.

‘10-4, It’s a python, not a pipe bomb’: 911 call gives Amherst County first responders a slithering surprise

AMHERST, Va. – A 911 call to Early Drive last Tuesday had most of Amherst County’s first responders rushing to the scene for what ended up to be a snake slithering up someone’s window. The original call was for a pipe bomb, hence the huge police and medic response. “10-4, It’s a python not a pipe bomb,” Deputy Reginald Olivier relayed back to dispatch. “I’d rather deal with a boa constrictor than a pipe bomb,” Olivier said. But a snake... that was really different.”Deputies say the 6 ½ foot, 40-pound boa looked really sick.

‘We can not wait for a hero’: Amherst NAACP leads march, rally for equality

AMHERST, Va. – A peaceful protest for civil rights popped up in Amherst Saturday evening. “No lives matter if Black lives can’t matter, and we have to say Black lives,” said Amherst NAACP President Gloria Witt. “They don’t think about us as a young voice. Some say, ‘oh, you’re so young, you don’t need to be heard.’”Before the march, county leaders explained what steps they have taken for equality. “As young people, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do what you can’t do,” Watkins said.

Lynchburg pilot creates cleaner to help area businesses quickly disinfect

On busy days, staff members like Jacob Mast are working harder to clean in between players. But now that time has been cut down thanks to Lynchburg pilot Kyle Falwell, who is the co-creator of Bon Airosol. Lynchburg pilot Kyle Falwell is the co-creator of Bon Airosol. So, within a couple, 2 to 3 days we had our first solution,” Falwell said. Falwell says he’s working to get the cleaner approved by the EPA so it can officially be called a disinfectant.

‘We will go down in history’: Amherst County graduates experience commencement from their cars

AMHERST, Va. – COVID-19 and social distancing meant Amherst County High School had to get creative with its graduation plans. The solution played out on Saturday: A formal commencement, but every graduate stayed in a car with their loved ones. "We’ll do anything for our kids.”Senior class president Zamire Andrews said he worried about how his high school days would end after COVID-19 cut Amherst County’s school year short. While the graduates spent most of the ceremony in cars, they did physically walk across the stage. “I’m still a kid from Amherst, and right here, this is just us coming together as a whole family," Andrews said.

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