Monthly Archives: January 2011 »
Business Licenses 1.20.11
New licenses from general contractors a dentist and a courier service. Plus a new pizza place on Forest Hill Ave.
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TowneBank acquires Newport News-based insurer W.T. Chapin (Daily Press) TowneBank said on Tuesday it has acquired Newport News-based insurance agency W.T. Chapin Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Under the agreement, W.T.
Read More »Fan restaurant closes, replacement right behind
After a brief stint, Friend or Pho is no more. But another operator is ready to step in and take over
Read More »Nonprofit’s $9 million construction project begins
A $9 million construction project will begin next week at St. Joseph’s Villa after five years in the making.
Read More »Agency takes a closer look through its black eye
As a result of the hit developer Justin French allegedly gave a governmental program that awards tax credits for historic rehabilitation, a local agency is changing some of its protocols.
Read More »A stellar deal for some
A local bank that has been battling losses from souring loans announced late Tuesday that it is closing one of its branches and selling the deposits of that branch to a competitor.
Read More »The Herd: New hires and promotions for 1.19.11
A monster herd this week, with moves in commercial real estate, accounting and sports. Plus lots of promotions and hires at local law firms.
Read More »The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 1.19.11
The latest local patents include a closet with a built-in piggy bank, a bridge system for stringed instruments, a blender and a kitchen appliance that can keep food hot and cold at the same
Read More »The Docket: Court Roundup for 1.19.11
Some fascinating cases this week: a former employee allegedly opened bank accounts in the name of his former employer and then took out money, and now the company is suing the bank. Plus collections
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Roanoke bus-rail link could come soon (Roanoke Times) Roanoke hasn’t had consistent passenger rail service since the early 1970s, but city officials hope to make a case for it with a new bus service
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