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With land under contract, car dealer consolidates

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Bill Talley is making way for a new development – potentially another grocery concept – by putting his Henrico dealership under one roof. And his plans call for $1 million in upgrades to the new building.

Hospital to overhaul women’s facility

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Hospital giant HCA is launching a multi-year, multimillion-dollar upgrade one of its local facilities, increasing the total space by about 15 percent.

With $10M sale, hotel begins brand switch

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A new hotel brand that’s growing in college towns closed on its nearly $10 million purchase of a downtown Hilton DoubleTree. And the major renovation plans – which will shut down the hotel until next year – call for the addition of a restaurant or bar.

Doors open at two Walmart grocers

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Walmart launched its major grocery campaign on Wednesday with openings at two of its Neighborhood Market concepts.

Video shop secures future on Strawberry St.

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After a massive fundraising effort, a long-standing video rental store in the Fan will officially live on for another year. And its staff is working to convert the business into a nonprofit to ensure its survival as a neighborhood staple.

A look at Grace Street’s newest towers

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A longtime local developer who finished a 150-unit apartment tower last year has just topped off another Grace Street project – a $15.5 million development for VCU.