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Richmond-based Universal Corp has been hit by a multi-million dollar embezzlement in a fast-growing part of its African business, the tobacco trading giant disclosed in its latest quarterly financial report.

Near J.R. Tucker High School, the property was once home to Golden Skateworld. 

Richmond City Council on Tuesday night settled its protracted, two-month debate over the city’s real estate tax rate — opting by a five-to-four margin against 8th District City Councilwoman Reva Trammell’s proposal.