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Apartments, 250-foot tower planned at Henrico project

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The Libbie Mill-Midtown development in Henrico County will soon kick off its first round of residential construction, and it has also been given the OK to build a high-rise in the center of the project.

Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for Aug. 18, 2015

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U.S. News & World Report ranks a local hospital the best in the state, an attorney launches a new immigration practice, a new Short Pump store is hiring 100 people, and the group organizing the upcoming bike race lands big partnerships.

Southside artist setting up shop in Carytown

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A longtime Manchester painter is adding a new splash of color to Carytown, where he plans to relocate his workshop and store in the next few months.

East End mall’s demise begins

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The demolition of the aged Fairfield Commons mall started with celebration Thursday, as the property’s new owner gears up to build a brand new, Walmart-anchored shopping center in its place.

Approaching sale, HDL cuts more employees

The bankrupt lab testing firm has made yet another round of layoffs amid a new deal for financing and an upcoming auction of the entire business.

US government points finger at HDL founder

Tonya Mallory, co-founder and former CEO of Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory, was sued Friday by the federal government and now faces potential civil penalties for her alleged role in a massive kickback scheme.

Riverfront plant floated for apartment towers

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A pseudo-island wedged between the Manchester canal and the James could support the next major change to the city skyline. A developer is proposing a pair of 16-story apartment towers to replace an old paper company building.