Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
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💼 Business
Ricky and Luci Baugham will open their Dentwood cafe in early next year at 5404 Lakeside Ave after relocating their roasting operation.
The 900 sqft space will serve coffee, tea, and pastries (7 a.m. to 1 p.m. four days a week) and may host roasting workshops.
🎭 Culture
A Cherokee singer-songwriter from Oklahoma is set to perform country songs in Cherokee at the Richmond Folk Festival ahead of Indigenous Peoples Day — a cultural event offering a unique musical experience for local audiences.
🏛️ Government
The Henrico County Division of Police will terminate its contract with Flock Safety on Tuesday due to privacy concerns over its automatic license plate reader system.
📰 Real Estate
Middleburg Communities plans a 250-unit apartment complex at 7850 Carousel Lane on the former Mount Vernon Baptist Church property, used until 2023 for adult education.
Henrico planning staff is reviewing the project and approval could come later this month (the site covers 5 acres).
Four local nursing homes sold for $165.2 million to a New York buyer, with deals closing in Henrico, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell.
The properties are now managed by Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services, while buyer details remain unclear.
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