A ribbon cutting was held recently to celebrate the reopening of the elevator in the Washington County Courthouse. "Today marks more than the completion of a construction project," County Commission Chairman John Spruil said. "It represents our continued commitment to preserving this historic courthouse while ensuring it remains safe, accessible, and functional for everyone who visits and works here." (Submitted photo)
Washington County's historic courthouse elevator is back in service after nearly five months of closure, and county leaders marked the milestone Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the elevator's extensive modernization.
For more information, check out the Aug. 19, 2026, edition of the Roanoke Beacon.
