Amherst County

UPDATE: Route 151 in Amherst County re-opens after tractor-trailer crash

Route 151 in Amherst County is back open after a tractor-trailer crash Wednesday morning. ================================= The tractor-trailer that tipped over on Route 151 on Wednesday morning was carrying blasting material. The accident...

Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Motorvehicle Accidents, Transportation Accidents

UPDATE: Second juvenile arrested for making bomb threats at Amherst County High School

A second juvenile has been arrested for making bomb threats at Amherst County High School. A boy was arrested Thursday in connection to two bomb threats at the school. The boy is being held at the Lynchburg Detention Home. He is charged with making...

Tags: Crimes, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Explosions, Emergency Incidents, Juvenile Delinquency

Thirteen new sites added to the Virginia Landmarks Register

The Department of Historic Resources announced the addition of 13 new historic sites to the Virginia Landmarks Register on Thursday. New listings among the 13 include sites in the counties of Amherst, Bath, Giles, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, and...

Tags: Railway Transportation, Travel, Environmental Issues, Montgomery County (Virginia), Common

Native azaleas: Expert discusses beauty and fragrance of these spring bloomers March 21

Don Hyatt, well-known for his extensive knowledge of azaleas (Rhododendron spp) discusses native azaleas at 6:45 p.m  Thursday, March 21, at the next meeting of the John Clayton Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society. The meeting will be held at the...

Tags: Wildflowers, Hampton Roads

Several area schools awarded honors from the Board of Education

WDBJ7 Reporter

A few area schools received big honors from Richmond Wednesday. The Board of Education Excellence awards were given to 51 schools across the state. The only school in Roanoke City to receive the award was Crystal Spring Elementary. It met all...

Tags: Executive Branch, Bob McDonnell, Politics, Henry County, Montgomery County (Virginia)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of Route 60 closed in Amherst County by logging truck accident

Route 60 in Amherst County is closed after a logging truck crashed Wednesday. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the accident is about four miles east of Buena Vista. Route 60 in that area is expected to be closed for several hours....

Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Buena Vista (Buena Vista, Virginia)

Bomb threat causes Amherst High School to close early on Friday

Amherst High School closed early on Friday due to a bomb threat. School administrators made the decision to close the school at 1:30 p.m. based on a written note, according to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office. Police will continue to investigate...

Tags: Explosions, Emergency Incidents

Amherst County Sheriff's Office accepting bids for purchase of abandoned horse

An abandoned horse found in Amherst County is up for sale after being handed over to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. The horse was taken in on February 5, and the case was heard in Amherst General District Court on Tuesday. The court...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned tractor trailer causes delays on Route 60 in Amherst County

Route 60 in Amherst County is expected to be closed for several hours this afternoon due to an overturned tractor trailer. Officers, emergency responders and VDOT crews are on the scene now near Route 635, North Fork Road where the tractor trailer...

Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, North Fork

Amherst vineyard owner named Virginia's top grape grower

Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief

Even in the dead of winter, there's plenty to see on Len Thompson's farm.  His vineyard is a year-round labor of love. "There are easier ways to make money, but you've got to like what you do," said Thompson. For almost 14 years, he and his wife, Kay,...

Tags: Grapes, Beverage Industry, Wines, Consumer Goods Industries

Lynchburg area schools cooperate to offer common registration date for Kindergarten

Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief

Schools in and around Lynchburg are cooperating to make Kindergarten registration easy for parents. Lynchburg, along with Bedford, Campbell, and Appomattox County schools will all hold their Kindergarten registration on April 17.  This will be the first...

Tags: Schools, Appomattox County, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Preschools, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)

Lynchburg accident victim's widow reacts to new texting law

Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief

Patty Perutelli spent almost 30 years with her soul mate. "We grew up together," said Perutelli.  "We were 15 when we started dating." They raised two boys and started their own business together. "I know everyone says this about their mate, but...

Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)