Amelia Court House News

Flu-related shutdowns not a cure-all, health officials say

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Mon Nov 02

Amelia County's public-school absenteeism was more than cut in half after the county schools were closed for a week in an effort to reduce the spread of swine flu.

Zimbabwe deports UN investigator to South Africa

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Thu Oct 29

Amelia County school system employee Vincent Montez Holman disinfected a school bus yesterday.

H1N1 and Henrico Schools

WTVR Richmond - Wed Oct 28

The absentee rate for Henrico County schools is currently runnly just about 10%. A school spokesman says that number was closer to 4% at this same time last year.

Economy may take mild hit from swine flu

Messenger - Mon Oct 26

Swine flu is especially risky for people with chronic illnesses, and it's not the greatest news for an economy still trying to shake off recession.

Swine Flu kills 6-year-old girl in Amelia County

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Sun Oct 25

Heaven Wilson's mother says the first grader's last gasping words were "Please don't let me die." The little girl first went to a doctor in Amelia County with flu -like symptoms, then hours later was rushed to the emergency room with a 104-degree temperature.

Swine-flu victim a a oevibrant little girla

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Sat Oct 24

Swine-flu victim a "vibrant little girl" Photo CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Heaven Wilson, shown in a family photo trying out an electric guitar, died Wednesday from swine flu.

6-year-old Amelia girl dies after catching H1N1

WTVR Richmond - Fri Oct 23

A 6-year-old Amelia County girl has died after catching the swine flu. Family members said that Heaven Skylar Wilson passed away Wednesday night at CJW Medical Center.

Amelia County 1st Grader Dies After Contracting H1N1

WRIC-TV Richmond - Thu Oct 22

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that a 6-year old girl from Amelia County has died after contracting the H1N1 virus.

Woman To Plead Guilty To Hiding Body In Well

WSLS - Fri Oct 16

The attorney for a Louisa County woman accused of hiding her boyfriend's body in a well says she will plead guilty.

Attorney expects Louisa woman to admit putting body into well

Daily Progress - Fri Oct 16

A woman linked to three mysterious deaths will plead guilty next week to discarding her boyfriend's body in a well on his property in Louisa County, her attorney said Thursday.