Virginia receives failing grades for efforts to prevent, reduce tobacco use
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A new report from the American Lung Association gives Virginia failing grades in four of five areas proven to reduce tobacco use.
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U.S. Surgeon General: Tobacco use on the decline; some groups do not share in progress
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A U.S. Surgeon General report found that despite reductions in smoking as a whole, not all population groups share in the progress.
Harrisonburg man arrested for Tobacco Hut armed robbery
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A Harrisonburg man has been arrested in the armed robbery of Tobacco Hut on South Main Street on Oct. 13.
FDA now requiring retailers to use photo ID for tobacco, e-cigarette purchases
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A new FDA rule requires retailers to use a photo ID to verify the age of anyone under the age of 30 trying to purchase tobacco products.
Live Coverage: UVA Football faces Wake Forest in ACC opener on Tobacco Road
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UVA (1-0) opens its 2024 ACC schedule on the road at Wake Forest (1-0).
Virginia colleges and universities failing in efforts to discourage student, faculty tobacco use
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The Virginia Department of Health has evaluated state colleges to encourage tobacco-free policies. Five schools, including EMU, received a failing grade.
UVA School of Medicine mourns Bob Klesges, top expert in tobacco cessation
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Dr. Bob Klesges, a professor in the UVA Department of Public Health Sciences for seven years, died unexpectedly on July2.
‘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.
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.
