A man was arrested after a break-in at a Covington smoke shop that occurred in October, Covington Police Department said.

Roanoke City Council is considering a significant annual operational fee for specialty tobacco and vape shops, a move Councilman Phazon Nash says is aimed at promoting public health and business diversity in the Star City.

A new study from the University of Virginia shows that military personnel are ten times more likely to use nicotine pouches than the average American.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Vaping has been called the next public health crisis for teens. It’s a problem across the country, commonwealth and even in Roanoke County. Vape pens are also small, easy to hide and easy for kids to get their hands on. However, Nancy Hans who serves as the executive director of the Prevention Council of Roanoke County said that number is still too high. Hans said vape pens are usually filled with tobacco and nicotine, which is an extremely addictive substance.