Media General CEO Marshall Morton explains how the Berkshire Hathaway deal went down and shares his thoughts on the future of newspapers.
When Media General woke up
Michael Schwartz
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Hookup’s disappointment
A business that owns a 60,000-square-foot warehouse on Chamberlayne Avenue has filed for bankruptcy.
Cellblock, meet auction block
Some of Justin French’s spoils, including jewelry and more than 60 pieces of artwork, are being auctioned this week by the U.S. Marshals.
Trading Day: Inside the SEC filings for 5.24.12
A big promotion and payday for the new head of one of Richmond’s richest companies, and the interim chief executive at Genworth gets a bump in pay.
Coffee, danish, economics
Nothing goes better with breakfast than a hearty economic forecast.
Yes, Virginia, there will be a State Fair
The State Fair of Virginia was sold Tuesday at a foreclosure auction for $5.67 million.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 5.23.12
Patents this week for Tredegar, Philip Morris and a man in Chester trying to patent something called the “God First Flag.”
Curtains up for theater nonprofit
The Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV struck a deal last week to merge and become the Virginia Repertory Theatre.
Union First closes 4 branches
Outposts of the bank in Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Port Royal and Mechanicsville have been shuttered.
One hurdle crossed
Center of the Universe Brewing Company has found a 12,000-square-foot home in Ashland.