After inking a 40-year lease at City Stadium and securing Division II status from the United Soccer League, the Richmond Kickers announced a deal with WTVR to broadcast 17 games this season.
Kickers, CBS 6 team up with TV deal
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Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 2.22.17
VCU lands a $3 million donation, two local booze makers are nationally recognized, and more in this month’s news briefs roundup.
Garden Grove going grape
Having dabbled with wine ingredients in several of its beers, the local brewery is adding wine-making to its repertoire.
Strange’s closes Southside spot after 35 years
The local florist’s owner said increased online sales were a deciding factor in shutting down the outpost.
New look on deck for Legend Brewing
Richmond’s oldest brewery is getting a facelift along West Seventh Street in Manchester.
Cookie business rises for local bakers
A local Air Force veteran successfully crowdsourced on Kickstarter for his cookie startup, while one of Richmond’s established players looks to expand into Charlottesville.
National clothing brand to fold up Carytown store
A prime retail space in Carytown will become available this spring with the departure of a bankrupt national apparel brand.
Program offers solar through low-rate loans
A Virginia company that recently entered the Richmond market is working with a nonprofit lender to provide affordable solar energy installations to small businesses.
Electrical supplier plugs in with local outpost
Founded by a VCU grad and Army veteran, the NoVa-based company has found a niche in supplying for contractors working on Virginia college and university projects.
Beer delivery service to take flight in Richmond
A new startup wants to bring the taste of local breweries to your doorstep.