KILMARNOCK, Va., Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. (OTCQB: BAYK), (the "Company"), holding company for Bank of Lancaster (the "Bank") and Bay Trust Company, announced plans to consolidate three of its Lancaster County branches into two branches.

"The decision to consolidate these branch locations followed a thorough review of our branch operations and is based on improving the efficiency of our branch network while continually striving to enhance shareholder value. We remain strongly committed to our Lancaster County customers and will continue to provide them with the excellent service they have come to know and expect," stated Randal R. Greene, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Bank has notified its Northside branch customers that their accounts and services will be transferred to the Main Office. Closing of the Northside branch will occur at the close of business April 30, 2015.

Mr. Greene also noted, "This branch consolidation is one component of our strategic framework to achieve the optimal combination of branches and electronic banking technologies, while continuing to offer our customers convenience and superb levels of service from our highly experienced lenders and staff." After this consolidation, the Bank will continue to operate seven banking offices throughout the Northern Neck region, plus a residential lending production office in Middlesex County, and two banking offices in Richmond, Virginia. Bank of Lancaster serves businesses, professionals and consumers with a wide variety of financial services to include retail and commercial banking, investment services and mortgage banking. Bay Trust Company provides management services for personal and corporate trusts, including estate planning, estate settlement and trust administration.

For further information, contact Randal R. Greene, President and Chief Executive Officer, at 800-435-1140 or inquiries@baybanks.com.

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