Benchmark Bank recently opened a new branch in Kenbridge. The bank celebrated with a ribbon cutting and open house. Pictured during the ribbon cutting are, from left, Mel Payne, Randy Lail, Melinda Roark, Emory Hodges, Josh Horn, Sheryl Burgay, Jay Stafford, Debbie Brandon, Michael Walker, Jerry Ray Barnette, Scott Lewis, Leanne Emert, Tanya Rhodes, Jessica Doty, Rebecca Amati, Clyde Bailey and Claressa Townsend.