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McGuire says he won’t participate in sole debate set for 5th District GOP primary
Sen. John McGuire's campaign says it never confirmed the date; a spokeswoman for Rep. Bob Good says McGuire won’t attend because “he knows he will perform poorly.” The post McGuire says he won’t participate in sole debate set for 5th District GOP primary appeared first on Cardinal News.
Soccer Game Preview: Amherst County Plays at Home
Amherst County has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Brookville Bees at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Amherst County's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Regional commuter survey underway
The Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) is conducting a Commuter Survey as part of a larger regional Commuter Needs Assessment. CVPDC is a regional planning agency that serves Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford and Campbell counties, Amherst, Appomattox, Altavista, Brookneal and Bedford towns, and the City of Lynchburg. There are two...
'People are crazy:' Residents react to Madison Heights Walmart shooting threat
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg Police took a suspect into custody after shooting threats at the Walmart in Madison Heights on Friday. Skylar Thomas is charged with Threat: In Writing With Terroristic Intent. The Amherst County Sheriff's Office evacuated Walmart, and the other stores in the plaza around...
Suspect in custody after making shooting threat against Madison Heights Walmart, authorities say
A suspect is in custody after a shooting threat was made to the Madison Heights Walmart, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said at 12:05 p.m. Friday, the sheriff’s office was made aware of alarming social media posts, threatening a shooting at the Walmart. We’re told...
Man in custody after allegedly making shooting threats to Walmart in Madison Heights
UPDATE 4:54 P.M. AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)—The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office says a man is in custody after making an alleged threat towards the Walmart in Madison Heights on Friday, May 3. According to Sheriff Ayers, at 12:05 p.m., alleged shooting threats were posted on Facebook towards the...
Suspect in Walmart threat in custody
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. (WDBJ) - The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has given an all-clear after an incident that led to secure mode at three county schools. Skyler Thomas, 33 of Lynchburg is in custody. He is a “disgruntled customer” from a run-in at the Madison Heights Walmart store several days ago, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.
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