![J’Mari Lowman was released from the hospital about three weeks ago. He is now solely focused on recovery. Photo courtesy of Serinol Lowman, J’Mari’s father.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jmari.jpg)
Future W&L wrestler begins road to recovery
After being hospitalized for months, J’Mari Lowman is ready for his next chapter and “focused on getting better.”
![Staff and resources in local hospitals such as the Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital have been hamstrung in the wake of a surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Photo by Lilah Kimble, ’23.](https://ringtumphi.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/LMK_0306-900x600.jpeg)
Local hospitals, W&L face COVID-19 spike
A surge in COVID-19 cases has strained resources at local hospitals and the student health center.