Golf carts have been mysteriously disappearing, in bulk, from country clubs, golf courses and dealerships across Central Virginia.
The curious case of the missing golf carts
Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.
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Markel sells slice of stock in a major bank
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Old River Cabinets files for bankruptcy
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