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Business in brief: Aug. 26, 2024
Recently announced the following lease transactions in Henrico County: DCSPORTS87 Sports Cards and Live Breaks LLC – leased 9,550 SF at 3951 Westerre Parkway (Eric Hammond, Russell Wyatt and Eliza Izard represented the landlord); EOP Ophthalmology Services, LLC – renewed its lease of 33,594 SF at 3855 Gaskins Road (Tucker Dowdy and Russell Wyatt represented the tenant); Journey Health & Wellness LLC – leased 5,006 SF at 100 Concourse Boulevard (Eric Hammond, Jamie Galanti and Russell Wyatt represented the landlord); Reynolds Family Dentistry, PLC – renewed its lease of 1,196 SF at 5700 Old Richmond Avenue (Robbie Berndt and Tucker Dowdy represented the landlord); R&B Desserts, LLC d/b/a Vampire Penguin – leased 1,200 SF at 411 North Ridge Road (Michael Morris represented the landlord); New York Life Insurance Company – leased 13, 912 SF at 4121 Cox Road (Eric Hammond, Russell Wyatt and Eliza Izard represented the landlord); Michael Hughes t/a Artificial Eye Clinic – renewed its lease of 597 SF at 5700 Old Richmond Avenue (Tucker Dowdy and Robbie Berndt represented the landlord); Apex Automotive Virginia, LLC – renewed its lease of 4,762 SF at 11006-E West Broad Street (Jim McVey represented the landlord).
BLK RVA Community Awards Honors Outstanding Achievements in Black Tourism and Culture in the Richmond Region
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation announced the winners of the inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards this past Friday night at The Hippodrome Theater. Presented by Wells Fargo, the event recognized individuals, businesses and initiatives making significant contributions to Black tourism and culture in the Richmond Region. The ceremony, hosted by “Miss Community” Clovia Lawrence, featured entertainment and presentations celebrating five years of BLK RVA and recognizing the honorees who contributed to the fabric of BLK RVA culture locally.
Men's Soccer Falls 3-1 At VCU
RICHMOND, Va. -- In a game delayed at the start by 75 minutes due to heavy rain, three goals in a near eight-minute span proved to be the difference as VCU defeated Old Dominion 3-1 in men’s soccer action on Monday night at Sports Backers Stadium. "Tonight, we didn't...
Richmond Sheriff’s Office warns of realistic scam call
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The Richmond Sheriff’s Office received an ‘astronomical’ number of calls this past weekend for one issue alone. Someone or some group is pretending to be a deputy, and they’re so convincing that they’re scaring people out of thousands of dollars. “Every day,...
Volunteers sought for VCCS DEIC Council
If you’re interested in promoting an inclusive culture across our system where every community member is valued, acknowledged, and accepted, here’s your chance: the VCCS Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture is seeking new members and there’s an August 30 deadline for college presidents and agency leaders to make their nominations.
KAHFIANI ELEVATED TO INTERIM HEAD COACH
Rifa Kahfiani has been named the interim head coach of the VCU Women's Tennis team, a move announced by Athletic Director Ed McLaughlin. Kahfiani previously served as an assistant coach where she contributed to a successful season with a 14-9 record and several players receiving All-Atlantic 10 honors, including Co-Rookie of the Year Tiziana Rossini. With a strong background in competitive tennis and coaching, Kahfiani expressed excitement about leading the team and building on existing relationships to foster further success both on and off the court.
Workers at Stone Brewing’s Plant in Virginia Go Public With a Union Drive
Workers at Stone Brewing Company’s sprawling facilities in Richmond, Va. went public today with a union drive to secure higher pay, more consistent scheduling, and better working conditions. “We’re here to fight for jobs that are worth staying with as careers,” one worker told VinePair in a text exchange...
University of Richmond Women’s Tennis Unveils 2024 Fall Schedule
The University of Richmond women's tennis team has announced its 2024 fall schedule, kicking off on Sept. 14 at the ITA Hall of Fame Classic in Williamsburg, Va. The schedule features key tournaments including the River City Tennis Open from Oct. 4-6 and the Conference Masters Qualifying tournament at Davidson College on Oct. 25-27. Head Coach Jacob Dunbar expressed enthusiasm for the home events, emphasizing the strength of this year's lineup, which includes six returning players and two freshmen. The fall season concludes with the Liberty Hidden Dual on Nov. 1-3 and the Conference Masters on Nov. 7.
Cocaine distribution conspiracy leads to 16-year sentence for Hopewell man
Hopewell, Virginia – A Hopewell man, Cleveland Lamont Parson, 51, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale cocaine distribution conspiracy that spanned several years and involved multiple co-conspirators across several states. The sentencing marks a significant chapter in the extensive investigation into a drug trafficking network that distributed vast quantities of cocaine throughout Central Virginia and beyond.
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