NORFOLK, Va. — Once the proud cash crop of the state, Tobacco is a shrinking business in the Commonwealth. Tobacco, the leading crop, even as recent as 2003, doesn’t even crack the top ten today.

A free smoking cessation program in Central Virginia could soon become the last free option in the state for people trying to quit tobacco or nicotine.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia received ‘F’ grades in all but one category in the American Lung Association’s just-released State of Tobacco Control report. The American Lung Association ...

US adult smoking rates hit historic low of 9.9% in 2024, marking the first time cigarette use dropped to single digits, but ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia has received almost a failing grade in all categories of the State of Tobacco Control report that was published by the American Lung Association. The State of Tobacco Control ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has released new data on tobacco-free higher education in the state, finding that most Virginia institutions it graded have a “tobacco ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia has received over $122 million from major tobacco companies, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Tuesday. Major tobacco companies including Philip Morris USA Inc, R.J.

A new report from the American Lung Association gives Virginia failing grades in four of five areas proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. The report urges Virginia lawmakers to pass ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC)- A bill on the chopping block could impact health insurance prices for smokers and nonsmokers across Virginia. If the General Assembly overrides Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto ...