Fire-damaged hotel reopens after long closure
The Fairfield Inn & Suites in the Groveton area reopened Tuesday after being closed for nearly 18 months following a fire.
Business and Development Archive
AutoZone coming to Aldi shopping center
AutoZone is in the early stages of opening a new location in the space formerly occupied by Rite Aid at the Aldi shopping center.
E.P. Nursery aiming for April opening
The new E.P. Nursery on Richmond Highway, founded by the owner of E.P. Mowing and Landscaping, is expected to hold its grand opening in April.
Comprehensive plan nominations envision some major changes
The county recently solicated nominations for potential comprehensive plan updates, and some of the ideas envision big changes for Richmond Highway area.
5 Ten Foodmart closes
5 Ten Foodmart, an unassuming yet highly regarded restaurant in the Mount Zephyr section of the Richmond Highway corridor, is now closed.
Lusk launches effort to bring tech accelerator/co-working space to highway
The BOS approved a proposal last week by Supervisor Rodney Lusk to begin laying the groundwork for a technology accelerator/ co-working facility on Route 1.
Las Cazuelas closes (updated)
Las Cazuelas restaurant has closed after less than a year in business.
Smoking materials caused South Alex fire, damage estimated at $48 million
Discarded smoking materials tossed in a trash chute caused Saturday's four-alarm fire at the under-construction South Alex development.
Lorton Library closing in April for renovation
The Lorton Library will close in April to undergo extensive renovations for more than 21 months as part of its transformation into a collocated library and community center.
Zips survives fire, reopening date unknown
Zips Dry Cleaners on North Kings Highway survived the massive South Alex fire with only minor damage, according to an email from management.