AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Amazon has purchased a 26-acre site in the Amelon Commerce Center in order to build a new ...

A home was destroyed in a fire in Amherst County last week, but firefighters were able to rescue two cats from the burning home.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Amherst County here. Here’s a breakdown of how the county voted in the Presidential, U.S. Senate, U.S.

Amherst County recently completed one of the largest industrial shell buildings in its region and is readying other industrial sites. It’s a foundation for the next generation of economic development, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT reports the vehicle fire delaying traffic on US-60 in Amherst County has been cleared. All lanes ...

Drivers in the Madison Heights area can expect delays on the bypass Friday evening.

UPDATE: On August 20, 2024, the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office received confirmation from the Medical Examiner that the remains found a week ago are Elsie Wiggington’s. Elsie’s sister, Victoria Seal, ...

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- An Amherst County man was arrested on multiple charges in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving a firearm. According to the Amherst County Sheriff ...

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An injured hiker was flown to a hospital from a trail in Amherst County Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2025, according to Virginia State Police. A little after 11:00 a.m., ...

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A social media threat sent panic through Amherst County Wednesday night, forcing schools to shut down and students to learn from home Thursday. More than 80 calls and ...

Ohio-based Greif is planning a $45 million upgrade to its plant in Amherst County. The upgrade includes technology improvements that will significantly reduce energy used to make paper products. Greif ...