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North Carolina gets failing grades in its efforts to control tobacco use. That's according to a new report released at midnight from the American Lung Association.
North Carolina got failing grades in its efforts to control tobacco use, according to a new report released from the American Lung Association.
Firefighters were working a massive fire at an old tobacco warehouse in Rockingham County on Monday.
A massive fire burned at an old tobacco warehouse early Monday morning in Rockingham County.
DaVonté McKenith, WXII anchor/reporter
Whether it's smoked, vaped or chewed, an alarming number of young people say they're using tobacco products according to the latest National Youth Tobacco Survey released Thursday by the CDC.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.
Hurricane Dorian's winds and rains ravaged farm fields across eastern North Carolina, and tobacco farmers are now working to salvage what they can of this year's crop.
Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter
Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that “sticky” hairlike structures on tobacco leaves can help attract beneficial insects that scavenge on other insects trapped on the leaves, increasing leaf yield and reducing pest damage to plant structures.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has increased the minimum age to buy tobacco products, marking a big moment in the fight against teen nicotine addiction.
Because of its structure, the tobacco company has been double taxed by the state, senator says.
Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter
Attorney General Josh Stein makes an announcement regarding his office's investigation of e-cigarette maker Juul.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, will increase the minimum age to buy tobacco products, marking a big moment in the fight against teen nicotine addiction.
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
UNC researchers that vaping is up 894 percent among high-schoolers. The Tobacco-Free Community Forum on Friday is focusing on finding ways to discourage teens from vaping.
Tobacco use was at an all-time low in North Carolina five years ago. But after the introduction of vape products and e-cigarettes, tobacco use among high school teens has shot up 849 percent.
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor
According to the institute, it jumped 38 percent last year among kids in 9th to 12th grade.
Tell the president, one farmer says, "In eastern North Carolina, the house is on fire."
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
The curriculum for middle-schoolers across the state could soon change to address the growing pressure to use e-cigarettes. State education leaders said they want to stop the urge to smoke or vape before high school.
Emmy Victor, WRAL reporter
The American Lung Association gives a federal agency and individual state governments poor marks in a new report card evaluating tobacco prevention programs. North Carolina gets an "F."
The American Lung Association gave 43 states and Washington D.C. a failing grade when it comes to funding smoking prevention programs. The dramatic increase in the kids using e-cigarettes is another cause for concern, it said.
Raleigh-based SpecComm International and its subsidiaries have been sold to TMA, a New Jersey company.
Tobacco isn't just for smoking and Wilson company Artisan Leaf has found a new way to use the crop.
One Fuquay-Varina farmer lost more than $500,000 in his tobacco crop after Florence hit North Carolina. As the sun shone on his soybeans, he realized it's something to be thankful for.
