Banking

Bank eyes crowded field

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Citizens Bank & Trust, headquartered in Blackstone, about 60 miles southwest of Richmond, is in the early stages of an application for a new branch in Chester.

Let the dividends be paid

After almost two years, the downtown bank formerly known as Consolidated Bank & Trust finally has regulators off its back.

Double-whammy for Village Bank

Although Village Bank was hit with a consent order in February, its Midlothian-based holding company is now facing a written agreement of its own.

Lots of love for Libbie

Northern Virginia-based Middleburg Bank is considering a location in the heart of the popular Libbie and Grove retail area.

Local bank sheds its TARP

First Capital Bank took an unorthodox route to buying its way out from the government program.

Bank of Virginia gains momentum

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Fresh off its first profitable quarter in almost three years, a local bank is looking to raise capital and potentially go on a buying spree.

Village Bank slips down a rung

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The local bank became one of the lowest rated banks in the state, according to ratings released this month.

Surprised but satisfied

A local bank isn’t sure why it has been tapped by the U.S. Treasury to be among the first banks to have their TARP shares auctioned off to the public.

Peoples Bank’s flag comes down

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First Community Bank just sealed a deal to acquire the Richmond bank for $40.6 million, and its CEO is still looking to grow.