Legislation could add class 1 and 2 marijuana misdemeanors Ian Price April 19, 2022 1 min read New misdemeanor penalties for simple adult marijuana possession are currently set to go into law after amendments from Governor Youngkin, but cannabis legalization advocates tell WFIR’s Ian Price those measures will kill the legislation. About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UVA defensive coordinator gearing up for Saturday’s spring gameNext: Virginia Supreme Court hears Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center dispute Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025