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HCA began construction in early October on a $24.6 million expansion of the neuroscience center at Johnston-Willis Hospital that will triple its size to (16,000 sqft) and add two treatment rooms, a dedicated neuroscience MRI, upgraded Gamma Knife and new laser ablation capabilities; construction is slated to finish summer 2027.

Courthouse Creek Cider closed earlier this month, and owners Liza and Eric Cioffi are preparing to list the 10-acre farm and cidery (1581 Maidens Road) and business assets for sale with Compass agents.

They say the property could work as a farm-to-table restaurant, event space, or winery and was last assessed at $1.2 million.

Henrico students + German exchange students built a 16-foot wooden sculpture on Godwin High School's campus to mark the Henrico County exchange program's 30th anniversary.

Historic Richmond handed out 16 Golden Hammer awards Thursday at Hardywood Richmond, honoring regional building projects and naming Richmond Public Schools' post-fire rehab of Fox Elementary Best Restoration and VPM's new Broad Street headquarters Best New Construction (Mixed Use/Commercial).

Hallowheels is holding its 10th annual costume contest that features elaborate outfits built around wheelchairs + other medical equipment to raise money for families of children with disabilities; proceeds support local families.

Johnston-Willis Hospital broke ground on a neuroscience center expansion that will add outpatient clinics and research space, and construction is now underway on the hospital campus.

Henrico and Chesterfield issued new business licenses today for about 30 firms, including Mosaic Montessori Discovery Academy, janitorial & plumbing contractors, a temp agency, and several home-based consultancies, with addresses listed on Woods Edge Rd, Gayton Rd, Route 1, and multiple various locations.

Henrico County broke ground Wednesday on a $300 million water transmission line + a project to widen Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, with crews set to begin construction along both corridors this year.