Small earthquake felt in Nelson-Amherst area

Daily Progress - Fri Nov 27

Many Amherst and Nelson County residents experienced tremors from a small earthquake Wednesday evening, though no one was reported injured by the activity.

Small Quake Shakes Central Va.

WRIC-TV Richmond - Fri Nov 27

Virginia Tech's Seismological Observatory says a small earthquake that struck central Virginia prompted numerous reports of weak to light shaking but it didn't cause any damage.

Residents React to Holiday Earthquake

WHSV - Fri Nov 27

People living near Amherst started their Thanksgiving holiday with a bang this year when the area was hit by an earthquake Wednesday evening.

Minor 2.7 Earthquake Rattles Nelson & Parts Of Central Virginia : 11.26.09

Nelson County Life Magazine - Thu Nov 26

Browse> Home / News , Top Story , twitter / Minor 2.7 Earthquake Rattles Nelson & Parts Of Central Virginia : 11.26.09 Earthquake Graphic Courtesy of USGS : Click to enlarge.

Earthquake Rumbles Central Virginia

NBC29 - Wed Nov 25

A small earthquake rocked parts of Nelson and Amherst counties Wednesday evening.

Earthquake hits Central Virginia

WSLS-TV Roanoke - Wed Nov 25

The USGS has changed the earthquake's epicenter to about 7 miles north of Appomattox.

Firsthand accounts of earthquake in Central Virginia

WDBJ7 - Wed Nov 25

At News 7's Lynchburg Newsroom, we received a number of calls from people who say they felt the earthquake along the Route 29 corridor, near the Amherst/Nelson County line.

Authorities investigating Amherst County home robberies

Amherst New Era Progress - Mon Nov 23

Twice in the last week, Amherst County residents have been robbed in their homes at gunpoint, authorities said.

Groundbreaking for new regional jail in Madison Heights

WDBJ7 - Fri Nov 20

Ground was broken Friday for a new regional jail in Madison Heights. The 380 bed complex will replace the current jails in Amherst and Appomattox Counties.

Public weighs in on wind

Amherst New Era Progress - Wed Nov 18

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors was to seek public opinion Tuesday night on whether to allow wind turbines.