Boarded-up stretch of Manchester to be razed for 5-story apartment building

The two buildings on the site would be razed to make way for the new development. (Mike Platania photo)Two dilapidated buildings along Manchester’s main drag could soon make way for a new-construction apartment project that would rise five stories. Walter Parks, Richard Smith and Malcome Sargent hav
Read MoreSouthside wine shop Oxford Cellars changes hands

Oxford Cellars at 2817 Hathaway Road recently sold to a new owner. (Jack Jacobs photo)A longstanding South Richmond wine shop is now under new ownership.Oxford Cellars, which first opened more than decade ago as the south-of-the-river outpost of Once Upon A Vine, was purchased in recent weeks by Cha
Read MoreLandscaping firm buys irrigation business in second deal in six months

Billy Stinson, Rilee Harman and Ian Smith, from left, recently added Miller Irrigation & Landscape Lighting to their Terra Forma Landscaping business. (File photos courtesy Ian Smith)The owners of a Henrico-based landscaping company have closed their second acquisition in less than a year, this time
Read MoreBankruptcy court approves $40M sale of LL Flooring assets to Lumber Liquidators founder

The LL Flooring brand replaced Lumber Liquidators in 2022 (BizSense file photo)Bankrupt LL Flooring is a step closer to being sold to its founder and former CEO in a deal that will keep about half of its stores and employees intact.The Henrico-based retailer on Monday received approval from U.S. Ban
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 9.17.24

Joining Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman:Colin J. Schlueter is of counsel.Andrew D. Mullen and Lillian M. Spell are associates.Jessica Correnti joined Capital Square as senior vice president, national accounts.Taylor Fodill has been promoted to marketing operations manager with Commonwealth Commerc
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A member of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class, guitar legend Peter Frampton is getting his flowers.The post Live and Thankful appeared first on Style Weekly.
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At its 20-year mark, the Richmond Folk Festival gets a glorious glow-up in a new documentary.The post A Festival Worth Flaunting appeared first on Style Weekly.
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After retiring, Will Bagby took up wildlife photography and in very little time was capturing world-class images. The post The Natural appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More Shamin Hotels drops $12M for Boulders office building, Residence Inn in Henrico

The larger of Shamin’s two recent deals was for the Residence Inn near Innsbrook. (Mike Platania photos)The area’s largest privately held hotelier is closing out the summer with a pair of deals on opposite sides of town. Shamin Hotels recently purchased the Residence Inn hotel at 3940 Westerre Parkw
Read MoreMore fields to open at Sportsplex this fall, as Chesterfield tourism dept. enters year two

Copa Talento, a clinic and showcase event for youth soccer players, was held at River City Sportsplex in 2024. A project is underway to bring four more fields to the tournament complex. (Photos courtesy of Chesterfield County)Chesterfield is building more fields at its main sports tourism venue just
Read MoreOwner of sushi joint Fighting Fish planning new spot Goldwing next door

The space had formerly been a bus station. (Mike Platania photo)A local restaurateur is expanding his presence on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Jay Ko recently signed a lease for 910 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., where he’s planning to open a new concept, Goldwing. The roughly 1,500-square-foot space is adjacent t
Read MoreThe Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.16.24

A site plan of the proposed Enon Corner residential development in Chesterfield. (County documents)261-unit residential project near Chester on Chesterfield planning agendaThe Chesterfield County Planning Commission is slated Tuesday to consider a 261-unit residential project on East Hundred Road.Em
Read MoreRVA 25: Last year’s top company Brandefy turns focus to profitability

The Brandefy team at its Henrico warehouse last year. (Courtesy Brandefy)With its revenue climbing at an average of 1,238 percent over the preceding three years, Brandefy had “no ceiling” when it topped last year’s RVA 25 list of fastest-growing local companies. In the 12 months since then, with ano
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231127425 Secretariat Drive$353,47911/13/202410:30 AMProfessional Foreclosure Corp of VA231141802 Edmiston Way$230,7439/16/20243:00 PMJames A. Evans231141000 Whisperlake Court$235,45010/10/20248:30 AMSamue
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A preview of some anticipated local album releasesThe post Drop Zone appeared first on Style Weekly.
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Singer-songwriter Eric Burton shares the recipe behind critically acclaimed, genre-busting sounds of Black Pumas. The post Flavor, Funk and Fire appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More 130-home subdivision proposed near Highland Springs

A site plan shows the 130 home lots with greenspace around them. (Henrico documents)With a 60-home subdivision taking shape in Chesterfield, local developer Ned Massie is looking north of the river for his next residential project that could be twice the size.Massie, who is developing the Bethany Cr
Read MoreThe Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 9.13.24

TOP THREE SALES#1 Hoffman & Hoffman purchased 30,000 square feet at 2117 Westwood Ave. in Henrico for $4 million from 2117 Westwood LLC. Cheryle Toy with Divaris Real Estate represented the seller.#2 ALM Apartment LLC purchased 53 units at 450 Van Buren Drive in Petersburg for $3.25 million. Ryan Ri
Read MoreHigh-end local pen maker launches limited run of predesigned pieces

Turning Point Pen Co. recently unveiled a limited run of 33 predesigned pens. The launch of the set builds on the company’s custom pen business. (Photos courtesy of Turning Point Pen Co.)After years of making customized pens, a local company is looking to tap into a wider audience.Turning Point Pen
Read MoreThe DeedBook: Local property transfers for 9.13.24

AddressSale DateSellerBuyerSale AmountChesterfield7420 Beaufont Spring Drive, 1001 Boulders Pkwy8/30/2024BV-DRP Boulders Owner1001 Boulders LLC$2,100,0006925, 7001 Chital Drive9/11/2024Suzanne & Son LLCEB Clover Hill Property LLC c/o Suzanne Wittersheim$3,500,00013520, 13600 Happy Hill Road9/11/2024
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