The Lee County Hospital Authority had a meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 20 .

Wellmont officially is selling the building of the Lee County Hospital to the Lee County Hospital Authority.

The authority is estimating it will need to spend up to $150,000 between now and the closing date for a feasibility study, appraisals, surveys and other expenses. Another $250,000 is needed to purchase the building.

The closing date is set for March 15th.