News Release: The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with Amherst County Public Schools to determine the source of a threat that was distributed among some students this morning. The threat is not substantiated, but as a precaution, additional deputies have been at the school today. The Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the source and will charge all individuals involved.News Release: The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is currently working with Amherst County Public Schools to determine the source of a threat that was distributed among some students this morning. The threat is not substantiated, but as a precaution, additional deputies have been at the school today. The Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the source and will charge all individuals involved.