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Woman causes a stir by carrying dress-clad marmoset into Virginia courthouse in her bra
L.A. UnleashedAMHERST, Va. — A woman turned a few heads when she walked into a rural Virginia courthouse with a tiny monkey clad in a pink-and-white dress tucked in her bra. The woman brought the palm-sized marmoset to Amherst County Courthouse...... -
Mock crash simulates dangers of texting while driving
The News & Advance, Lynchburg, Va.A frantic call comes into the 911 Dispatch Center. "This is Mrs. Goodin at the high school. We have a head-on collision in the back parking lot. There's one that's thrown through the windshield -- he might be unresponsive. The other two are bleeding....Tags: Teaching and Learning, Automotive Equipment, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Bedford County (Virginia), Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Valley News Briefs
The News Virginian, Waynesboro, Va.Waynesboro police arrest man wanted in three places A Lyndhurst man wanted in three jurisdictions was arrested by Waynesboro police on Monday. Jeremiah James Woodson, 38, was found about 11:45 a.m. on Monday in a residence in the 1100 block of New...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Augusta County, Crimes, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia)
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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: Crime, Law and Justice, Juvenile Delinquency, Police Arrests, Crimes, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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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: Arts and Culture, Environmental Issues, Music, Common, World War II (1939-1945)
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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
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Several area schools awarded honors from the Board of Education
WDBJ7 ReporterA 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: Landforms, Pulaski County (Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Caves and Caverns, Bob McDonnell
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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Amherst vineyard owner named Virginia's top grape grower
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefEven 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: Consumer Goods Industries, Beverage Industry, Grapes, Wines
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