The new Henrico Sports and Events Center, which opened late last year, is surrounded mostly by asphalt and dirt at the former site of Virginia Center Commons mall in Glen Allen. Not for long. Shamin Hotels will build two hotels and two restaurants adjacent to the arena, in keeping with
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Construction will begin soon on Henrico County’s new indoor arena and convocation center at Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen. The county’s board of supervisors Dec. 14 voted unanimously to enter into a $39.8-million comprehensive agreement with Rebkee Co., which will build the arena. The county previously
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The first planned residential units within the footprint of Virginia Center Commons could take shape soon, and others may not be far behind. The Henrico Board of Supervisors Feb. 9 will hear a rezoning request from Stanley Martin Homes, which is seeking to build no more than 75 townhomes on
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An investment in hosting youth sports tournaments made nearly a decade ago has paid off for Henrico County and its hotels and tourism industry during the particularly travel-challenged COVID-19 era, according to a number of people close to the industry. From 2012 to 2019, the economic impact of sports tourism
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After a pandemic-prompted pause, Henrico County officials are set to resume initial work on their planned indoor sports arena and convocation center at the current site of Virginia Center Commons mall. The county’s Board of Supervisors Tuesday is expected to approve a resolution that would authorize $1.9 million
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