Lee County Virginia’s Hospital Authority Has Completed The Purchase Of The Former Lee Regional Medical Center. The Building Was Purchased From Wellmont Health Systems For 1.6 Million Dollars. The Authority Is Aiming To Have At Least Part Of The Hospital Open By Mid-November. The Next Step Is To Bring In Millions Of Dollars To Renovate And Operate The Facility. An Application For 10-Million Dollar USDA Grant Has Been Submitted. Other Grants, As Well As Fundraising, Are Being Considered To Help Offset The Costs.