Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament.

In a 4-3 vote, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a measure allowing the county to collect 40 cents on cigarettes sold in “unincorporated areas” outside the towns.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says additction happens gradually, but it always begins with experimentation.

The State of Tobacco Control Report was released Wednesday morning. It revealed that Virginia received Fs in all five categories on the report card.

RICHMOND, Va. – A new report from the American Lung Association gives Virginia failing grades across the board in regards to how we address tobacco-related death and disease. This year’s “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association grades federal and state efforts to reduce tobacco use and calls for meaningful policies that will prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. The report finds that Virginia earned failing grades on reducing and preventing tobacco use, including e-cigarettes. “State of Tobacco Control” 2021 grades states and the District of Columbia in five areas that have been proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. Coverage and Access to Services to Quit Tobacco – Grade F5.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. This is shaping up to be a tough year for local tobacco growers. In Pittsylvania County, growers are dealing with root damage because of all the rain in the spring. The recent hot weather has made the damage worse. This is the third year in a row growers have had a less than ideal crop because of weather. When you continually have those back to back poor performing crops, its difficult to continue to do what they do.He said there is still time, though, for the crop to improve if the weather cooperates.