‘Tobacco industry was completely reshaped’: Virginia gets $122.5M payment from 1998 lawsuit
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Virginia has received a payment of $122.5 million from the major tobacco companies, from the Master Settlement Agreement of 1998.
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Albemarle County tobacco store robbed Thursday night; suspect photo released
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An armed robbery took place at Tobacco Planet in Albemarle County at 11:30 p.m. Thursday night.
Blackstone Tobacco in Blacksburg allegedly sold THC products to under-age consumers
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Enforcement actions have been taken against Blackstone Tobacco after the store allegedly sold illegal products containing THC.
Virginia receives annual installment of nearly $140 million from tobacco settlement
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Virginia has received a payment of $137.3 million from the major tobacco companies, under settlement terms, to help defray the cost of healthcare for smoking-related illnesses.
Tobacco use among youth is continued cause for concern in U.S.
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A June 2021 report titled “An Epidemic Continues: Youth Vaping in America” from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration reveals disturbing increases.
Waynesboro Police make arrests in Jan. 14 robbery at Tobacco and Vape store
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Waynesboro Police cracked the case of a Jan. 14 robbery at the Tobacco and Vape store on Tiffany Drive, making two arrests in the case last week.
Virginia named among worst in nation for policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use
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Virginia is listed is among states with the worst policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use, according to the American Lung Association’s 21st annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, released today.
Senators press FDA for answers on failure to raise tobacco age to 21
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The National Youth Tobacco Survey found that more than 2 million US teens say they use e-cigarettes. A quarter of those teens said they use e-cigarettes on a daily basis.
Report: Virginia lags behind on policies to reduce tobacco use
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The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report gives Virginia failing grades on passing policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
Former tobacco growers aided by major produce packing facility
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Former tobacco growers who are now raising vegetables had cause for celebration on Sept. 23.
