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Published on Oct 24, 2026

Don Rittner’s column: Tobacco and the Capital District, Part 2

In my last column, we talked about the early attempt to grow tobacco in the Capital District. Elsewhere in New York State, tobacco production experienced greater success than it did around Albany. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, …

Source: Troy Record - New York - Pending
Published on Oct 23, 2026

Virginia looks to avenge their season and 2025’s poor ending under Friday night lights

Eleven wins, bowl eligibility, bowl victory and Commonwealth Clash domination. All of it would have paled next to an ACC Championship title. Close, but no cigar. Duke swept the 2025 ACC title game out from under Virginia’s legs, sidelining any College …

Source: The Cavalier Daily - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 01:38 GMT

'Lightning in a bottle': The unlikely election issue aligning Trump voters with Democrats

Just a year ago, few would have predicted what would become one of the surprise political battlegrounds — and unlikely unifiers — in the United States midterm elections. The explosive growth of gigantic data centres across the country is troubling …

Source: SBS - Public Broadcaster
Published on 03:37 GMT

Courthouse Village study OK’d

Published 12:08 pm Sunday, October 25, 2026 The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors approved a $52,486 contract with the Berkley Group to develop the Courthouse Village Small Area Plan over nine months. According to the county’s request for proposals …

Source: The Farmville Herald - Virginia - Pending
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Rudee Park construction to begin next fall in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH — An element of the forthcoming Rudee Park redevelopment will have to shift to accommodate a planned storm surge barrier, but the project is moving forward with construction anticipated to begin next fall. The City Council was updated on …

Source: Daily Press - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Oct 23, 2026

Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia face calls for audits of opioid settlement funds

Billions of dollars in opioid settlement money are flowing into states across the country to combat drug addiction, prevent overdoses and save lives, but a new investigation is raising questions about how that money is being spent and whether taxpayer- …

Source: WSBT 22 - Indiana - Center-right
Published on Oct 23, 2026

Data center developers to host Nov. forum in Southwest Virginia

SUMMARY: Oasis Digital Properties proposes building three or four buildings in a data center campus planned for Russell County The selected 234 acres sit on part of a former coal mine Representatives from the company will attend a public forum about the …

Source: Virginia Business - Neutral
Published on Oct 22, 2026

Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco binds NC farm families

RALEIGH — When Sophie Sunday told her schoolmates she was taking off halfway through the school day, they couldn’t wait to find out why. “‘I’m going to loop tobacco at the fair,’” the seventh grader told them. “And they’re, like, ‘What?’ They don’t have a …

Source: Mount Airy News - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Oct 22, 2026

Tobacco the Tie That Binds Many U.S. Farm Families

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Sophie Sunday told her schoolmates she was taking off halfway through the school day, they couldn't wait to find out why. "I'm going to loop tobacco at the fair," the seventh grader told them. "And they' …

Source: Industrial Equipment News - Wisconsin - Pending
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Canadian delegation visits Virginia to strengthen agricultural trade ties

A Canadian delegation recently toured the State Fair of Virginia and agricultural businesses statewide. Photo courtesy of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Virginia farmers and Canadian diplomats underscored the value of cross-border trade and agricultural …

Source: Rappahannock Record - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Whether ‘stringing’ or ‘looping,’ tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families

By ALLEN G. BREED, AP National Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Sophie Sunday told her schoolmates she was taking off halfway through the school day, they couldn’t wait to find out why. “’I’m going to loop tobacco at the fair,’” the seventh grader told …

Source: Troy Record - New York - Pending
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Whether Stringing’ or Looping,’ Tobacco Is the Tie That Binds Many North Carolina Farm Families

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Sophie Sunday told her schoolmates she was taking off halfway through the school day, they couldn’t wait to find out why. “`I’m going to loop tobacco at the fair,’” the seventh grader told them. “And they’re, like, `What?’ They …

Source: The National Herald - Neutral
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Virginia Fall fire season now underway

Virginia’s fall fire season is now underway. This annual season runs from October 15 through November 30, a time when dry weather, accumulated fuels like fallen leaves, and human activity—especially outdoor burning—combine to raise the danger of fire. …

Source: The Bedford Bulletin - Virginia - Pending
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Bonez & Booz returns to Virginia Museum of Natural History Oct. 24

A skeleton museum curator on display during a previous Bonez & Booz event. Fire dancers, magicians, stilt walkers, costume contests and carnival games will be among the attractions when Bonez & Booz returns to the Virginia Museum of Natural History …

Source: The Henry County Enterprise - Virginia - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 21, 2026

Whether `stringing’ or `looping,’ tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Sophie Sunday told her schoolmates she was taking off halfway through the school day, they couldn’t wait to find out why. “`I’m going to loop tobacco at the fair,’” the seventh grader told them. “And they’re, like, `What?’ They …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Oct 21, 2026

FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products Appoints New Director of Compliance, Enforcement

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has announced that Jessica Zeller will be the next director of CTP’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement. Zeller is joining CTP from Edwards Lifesciences, where she has served as …

Source: Convenience Store Decisions - Neutral
Published on Oct 24, 2026

Rooted in Community: NSAC Reflections From Farm Aid 2026

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) had the privilege of joining many of our members in attending the 41st Annual Farm Aid Festival, held in Virginia Beach, Virginia last month. After a year marked by market instability, a slashed federal …

Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - Neutral
Published on Oct 25, 2026

How property taxes became the new battleground for boomers

A 92-year-old Pennsylvania woman died in January after prolonged health issues and a nightmarish six-year battle over property taxes. Gloria Gaynor, who was bedridden from illness, accrued $3,500 in unpaid property taxes in 2020. By 2025, she was facing …

Source: Yahoo News - United Kingdom - Center-left
Published on Oct 20, 2026

Virginia's $150 Million Premium Aid Could Cut Net Marketplace Premiums Up to 70%, but Funds Are First-Come, First-Served

Virginians with low to moderate incomes may be able to lower their 2027 health insurance premiums through a new state program when open enrollment begins Nov. 1. The money is limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so timing …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 05:49 GMT

ICAIE White Paper: Operationalizing ITP’s Article 24 Working Group to Optimally Fight Illicit Trade

Fueling Transnational Organized Crime: Illicit tobacco is a lucrative cash cow for criminal entrepreneurs and threat networks. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David M. Luna, Executive Director, ICAIE, is …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Good Dentist Oldham Looks at Why Gum Health Deserves More Attention

Healthy gums are important for long-term oral health. Find out why gum assessments matter before restorative and orthodontic dental treatment. OLDHAM, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gum health is an important part of …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 00:10 GMT

Benson Nites team returns to the winner's circle in the N.C. State Fair Tobacco Stringing Contest

The Benson Nites team returned to the winner’s circle in the N.C. State Fair’s Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17. The team, made up of Nancy Stewart, Susie Allen and Debbie Barbour, all of Benson, posted the fastest time and the highest points in …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Digital Solutions for Tobacco Market Expected to Reach $7.3 Billion by 2030 Driven by Robust Industry Expansion

The Business Research Company’s Digital Solutions for Tobacco Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The digital solutions for …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Annual N.C. State Fair tobacco looping/tying contest to be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Heritage Circle

WHO/WHAT: A total of $500 in prize money is up for grabs in the annual N.C. State Fair tobacco looping/stringing contest. The contest typically draws more than a dozen teams of three competing for the fastest time and best strung stick of tobacco. Teams …

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Published on October 23, 2026 - 22:08 GMT

AG Wilson Urges Lawmakers to Clarify Firearm Laws

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today asked state legislators to clarify Ohio’s firearm laws following a recent announcement by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In a letter to Senate President Rob McColley and …

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Published on October 24, 2026 - 21:46 GMT

Governor Stein and First Lady Stein Visit State Fair, Showcase North Carolina’s Agricultural Industry

NORTH CAROLINA, October 23 - Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler for a visit to the North Carolina State Fair to spotlight the state’s agriculture industry. “North Carolina’s agriculture …

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Published on October 10, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

Nicotine without smoke: Tobacco harm reduction

This report provides an update on the use of harm reduction in tobacco smoking, in relation to all non-tobacco nicotine products but particularly e-cigarettes. It shows that, for all the potential risks involved, harm reduction has huge potential to …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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