Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Amherst

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Could your tip help solve a 2022 Amherst County murder?

Amherst, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Amherst! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your tip help solve a 2022 Amherst County murder?

Also on today's calendar: Arlington Rose Foundation Rose & Photography Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $30K reward offered as investigation continues into 2022 shooting of mother in Amherst Co. (wset.com) — Amherst County investigators say they’re getting closer to solving the 2022 shooting death of 21-year-old mother T’Khira Browley in Madison Heights, and they’re now offering up to $40,000 for tips leading to a conviction. Sheriff Jimmy Ayers urged anyone who knows something to come forward, emphasizing that multiple agencies, including the FBI, are still actively working the case.
   

📸 Around Amherst

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Amherst Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Amherst PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Madison Heights. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Lynchburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg Police arrest man after indecent exposure reports (wfxrtv.com)
  • Prosecutors: Lynchburg man sentenced for fentanyl dealing from prison (wfxrtv.com)
  • Lancaster County treasurer fulfills childhood promise by earning PhD (lancasteronline.com)

Forest

  • Forest Rotary Club donates $7,000 in furniture to tiny homes project for veterans (wset.com)

Ok Amherst! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ List My Business

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Amherst

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Amherst

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.