Thousands are without power in Central and Southwest Virginia following the strong winds that rolled through the region Wednesday night into Thursday.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Amherst County here.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Oct. 26.

Virginia State Police is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy.

The Amherst County 911 Center received a bomb threat targeting Amherst County Public Schools and due to this threat Amherst County Public Schools will be closed Friday, ACPS announced.

An Amherst County man has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars for killing a man believed to be having an affair with his wife.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday evening, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Statistics on officer-involved shootings in our area.

Some parts of Southwest Virginia are under a severe weather warning at the moment, which may result in quarter-sized hail, lightning, severe rain, and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference regarding the welfare check that led to a shooting overnight.

10 News is working for you to learn more about a manhunt that is currently underway in Amherst County.

Wiggington's remains were found at her former home in early August after a months-long search.

The Amherst County mother has been missing since June 2023

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference Wednesday afternoon and gave updates on the Elsie Wiggington case.

The Virginia Department of Health is issuing a warning as the Mill Creek Lake in Amherst County is experiencing a harmful algae bloom.

Amherst County native Christian Martin was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals while VMI's Holden Wilkerson was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Elsie Wiggington's family remains steadfast in their search for answers and justice over a year after her disappearance, with recent investigative progress renewing their hope.

Multiple law enforcement agencies gathered to search the home of a Amherst Co. woman over a year since she went missing.

A man accused of killing a Lynchburg mother is facing an additional charge.

Virginia State Police is investigating an Amherst County crash that resulted in the death of a 62-year-old man.

A man who was charged after several Amherst County elementary students ate fentanyl-positive gummies in December has accepted a plea deal.

It's been almost a year since Amherst woman Elsie Wiggington disappeared - and now, friends and family are pushing law enforcement for answers.

A 23-year-old man drowned in Amherst County Thursday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Charges are pending after authorities conducted search warrants at four tobacco and vape shops accused of selling products to underage buyers, according to the Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office.

The Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office has given an all-clear after a shooting threat against the Madison Heights Walmart, according to Amherst County Public Schools.

Trial dates have been set for the two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December, according to court records.

Hundreds of high school students flooded the community to lend a hand — transforming their normal classroom into multiple community service projects for Amherst County High School’s annual Day of Giving.

The cases for two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December were certified to a Grand Jury, according to court records.

Charges were dismissed against former Longwood police officer David Christian

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a boy last seen in the area of Route 60 East.

A man is facing charges after the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office seized drugs and guns from his car during a traffic stop on Jan. 30.

A house fire in Amherst Co. was destroyed b a fire Wednesday evening, according to Asst. Chief Steve Drummond with the Amherst Fire Department.

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

A man charged for his role in students’ consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies at an Amherst Co. elementary school has been denied bond.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly two-vehicle Amherst County crash that left a 40-year-old woman dead.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) said he’s working to keep fentanyl out of the hands of people, especially kids.

Amherst County officials held a press conference after two were arrested in connection to the consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies in several children at Central Elementary School.

Two individuals have been arrested after several Amherst County elementary students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A tractor-trailer hauling several hundred turkeys crashed in Amherst County on Monday evening, according to Virginia State Police.

With forecasted rain for Tuesday, crews are optimistic of it helping to contain the Matts Creek wildfire.

The fire has grown to nearly 6,000 acres and continues to be only 2% contained.

Fire officials say more crews are coming. Friday, they have about 250 on scene and more on the way to help fight the Matts Creek Fire.

People living near the Matts Creek wildfire are growing more fearful by the minute.

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say more than 100 firefighters are battling the blaze and the fire is burning where motorized equipment isn't allowed, except in emergencies.

The area where the wildfire is located is federally protected, limiting the kind of tools crews can use.

Voters in Amherst County have elected former sheriff Jimmy Ayers to serve as sheriff next year.

A man is now charged with aggravated murder in connection with an Amherst County homicide in July.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Amherst County here.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Nov. 7. You can find the results for Amherst County here.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has announced new incidents in the 2019 murder case that left a mother and daughter dead.

Determined to defend their home turf, the Pioneers took the W 16-6.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man with dementia who was reported missing.

The Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney has determined that no charges will be issued in the deadly Amherst County deputy-involved shooting that happened back in June.

Three people suspected of killing a man in Amherst County in January were denied bond on Tuesday.

Three people are now in custody in connection with an Amherst County homicide that happened back in January, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Amelon Elementary School in Amherst County will be closed Thursday due to a power outage, according to school officials.

An Amherst County crash resulted in the death of a 22-year-old man, according to Virginia State Police.

Madison Heights Elementary School in Amherst County is dismissing early Thursday due to a power outage.

A 64-year-old man is dead and two others are hurt following a crash last Friday in Amherst County, according to Virginia State Police.

Route 29 in Amherst County is now clear after a police chase.

A nearly weeks-long search ended in heartbreak for Avriel Hooks’ family and friends.

The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the murder of a missing Lynchburg woman.

Amherst County Public Schools serves about 4,000 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

Kevin Michael Huber, an inmate worker was cutting grass outside of the Amherst County Adult Detention Center. At 9:45 AM he was seen getting into a vehicle and left the property without permission.

Deputies responded to reports of a badly wounded elderly woman on Boxwood Farm Road.

President Biden delivered remarks on "Bidenomics" and spurring manufacturing investments and jobs.

Two deputies are hurt after a man led them on a chase in Amherst County on Wednesday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff's Office.

A search is underway for an Amherst County woman who could be traveling with an infant who is believed to be in danger, according to the Amherst County Sherrif’s Office.

A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Amherst County Sunday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Region Roundup: East Mont girls soccer, Jefferson Forest boys soccer victors in Region Championships.

One man is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Amherst County, according to Virginia State Police.

Several parked cars were hit and damaged after a box truck ran off the road in Amherst County on Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

The scene has been cleared, according to VDOT.

No major injuries were reported after a crash involving an Amherst County school bus Thursday afternoon, according to school division officials.

Four people have been arrested as a result of collaborative investigation efforts in Amherst County, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Power has been restored to hundreds of customers in Amherst County.

A man who allegedly robbed a Smoke Shop at gunpoint has been found and arrested, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Amherst County Public Safety says their crews are fighting two large wildfires in the county.

Thousands were without power in Central and Southwest Virginia following the strong winds that rolled through the region Friday night and Saturday morning.

Two people were arrested after authorities seized more than $1,500 worth of fentanyl, a stolen gun, meth, and suspected counterfeit pills during a narcotics investigation, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit bills to take more than $63,000 worth of merchandise from 28 different Walmarts along the East Coast, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Imagine walking into a grocery store and leaving out $5 million richer: that’s exactly what happened to Amherst business owner Josh Orme.

An Amherst County High School student has been disciplined after a shotgun, ammo, a knife, and alcoholic beverages were found inside a vehicle on campus, according to Amherst County Public Schools.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has seized more than 250 grams of meth and nearly $2,800 in cash after arresting a Nelson County man on Monday, authorities said.

Amherst County School Board member John Grieser has announced his resignation, effective Monday, March 13.

A Madison Heights man has been arrested after a reported explosion led to several search warrants and the discovery of guns and drugs, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Community complaints of drug activity led to the arrest of one Amherst County man, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A driver is in the hospital following a tractor-trailer crash on Route 29 northbound just north of the Ambriar exit in Amherst County, according to the Amherst Fire Department.

Authorities said that more than 600 grams of meth, four firearms, and over $7,000 were found during the operation, which led to a man’s arrest.

Amherst County Public Schools’ superintendent is speaking out after the tragic loss of three students over winter break.

A man is in custody after a 49-year-old man was found dead in Amherst County, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Amherst County is mourning the loss of two students following a tragedy over winter break.

The Amherst County Public School system is mourning the loss of one of their own, and potentially two others after a vehicle was found in a Nelson County river.

Authorities said the body of a missing person was recovered near the Cushaw Dam in Snowden last week.

Christmas amassed over 300 wins in nearly five decades of coaching.

Officials say fire crews are working to extinguish a large brush fire on Tobacco Row Mountain in Amherst County.

Thanks to Renee for today’s Picture of the Day from Amherst County.

Two schools in Amherst County will be closed Friday, Nov. 17, due to “water issues,” according to school officials.

E.C. Glass trailed 12-0 early before surging to victory behind disciplined play.

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Amherst County here.