Some states got an unexpected bump from tobacco taxes. The number of people smoking has declined steadily, except in 2020.

Regulation of the tobacco industry didn’t happen overnight.

Big pharmacy chains like Walgreens and Rite Aid market a healthy lifestyle, while also selling cigarettes and other tobacco products.

After World War II, tobacco companies found blacks slightly preferred menthol more than whites; decades of marketing followed.

E-cigarette company, Juul announced it’s taking steps to curb its appeal to potential underage users. It has made its Facebook and Instagram accounts inactive. Juul also is pulling several flavored tobacco products, including mango, cucumber and fruit, from retail stores until sellers adopt a new age-verification system limiting buyers to 21 and older. Critics of […]

Regulatory changes would face a process that could take years and face litigation.

Farmers in North Carolina face losses from recent storms and Chinese tariffs.

Farmers in North Carolina face losses from recent storms and Chinese tariffs.