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Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order Sixty-One and presented a detailed framework for the first phase of the “Forward Virginia” plan to safely and gradually ease public health restrictions while containing the spread of COVID-19. The Phase One guidelines will be implemented when the data meets the public health criteria outlined by the Commonwealth. The new executive order modifies public … Read More

VIRGINIA: IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT GENERAL ORDER Effective immediately, it is hereby ORDERED pursuant to the state of Judicial Emergency declared by Chief Justice Lemons of the Supreme Court of Virginia on April 22, 2020, this Court’s order dated April 1, 2020 suspending certain filings is hereby extended until May 17, 2020. This Order … Read More

The Buena Vista Economic Development Authority will be meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 5 pm. The meeting will be held virtually using zoom. To join the meeting, see below. EDA Meeting Packet 04.27.20 Instructions for First Time Zoom User To Join the Zoom Meeting click the link below and enter the Meeting ID:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5528910134 OR Dial in: +1 253 … Read More

The Finance Committee will host a virtual meeting on April 22, 2020 at 5:00 pm to discuss budget items. To join the meeting, see below. Instructions for First Time Zoom Users To Join the Zoom Meeting click the link below and enter the Meeting ID:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5528910134 OR Dial in: +1 253 215 8782 US+1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 552 … Read More

City Council will host their regular meeting on April 16, 2020 virtually using Zoom. Please see below for PDF files of the agenda and meeting information. Please be sure to read the new, temporary way to address council listed below. April 16th 2020 – Council Agenda Virtual Meeting Information – Where to Join Instructions for First Time Zoom Users To … Read More

Buena Vista, VA – In response to the COVID-19 public health threat and the official order from Governor Ralph Northam, Glen Maury Park Campground will be closed to short-term transient stays until further notice, beginning on Thursday, April 2nd. Campers that are already at the campground are permitted to complete their stay. No new campers will be allowed at Glen … Read More

Effective April 2, 2020, and until further notice, the Buena Vista Circuit Court Clerk’s Office will suspend the processing of passport applications due the risks associated with COVID-19.  For questions, please contact Chris Coleman, Clerk of Circuit Court, at (540) 261-8627 or by email at ccoleman@vacourts.gov.

News Release 20 March 2020 Buena Vista, VA – In response to the COVID-19 public health threat, most Buena Vista City offices will be closed to the public until further notice, beginning at 4:30 pm on Friday, March 20th. Staff will remain in office, but will be conducting business by phone, email, and US mail. Payments or other correspondence may … Read More

It is hereby ORDERED by presiding Judge Christopher B. Russel, that due to the state of Judicial Emergency declared by Chief Justice Lemons of the Supreme Court of Virginia on March 16, 2020, this Court will not accept any civil filings until April 6, 2020. This is further subject to any extension made by the Chief Justice pursuant to the … Read More

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release – March 17, 2020 Rockbridge, Lexington and Buena Vista Declare Local State of Emergency Lexington, VA – Rockbridge County, the City of Lexington and the City of Buena Vista have joined others localities in the region and state in declaring a Local Emergency in response to the threat to public health and safety associated with … Read More