Public Safety

Central Virginia Health District Confirms Rabies in a Fox

Central Virginia Health District Confirms Rabies in a Fox

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Amherst County Health Department has received confirmation that a fox submitted for testing on May 14, 2025, was positive for rabies.  […]

Chief Garrett Proposes Win-Win: Donate Old Ladder Truck to Concord, Bolster Regional Fire Coverage

Sometimes, a challenge sparks a creative solution. Appomattox Volunteer Fire Chief Jonathan Garrett presented the Board of Supervisors with just such a proposal Monday night, offering a forward-thinking plan for…

17 Drug Arrests, Violent Crimes Detailed; Sheriff Gets Go-Ahead for Grant Match

Sheriff Robby Richardson didn’t pull any punches Monday night when he stepped up to the podium at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Before even getting to his requested agenda item…