Dharma-Green Thumb merger credited for RISE-Salem opening Ian Price July 30, 2021 1 minute read Jack Page center holding large scissors The medical marijuana provider for our region of Virginia credits a merger for their company opening the first retail-only facility in Salem before providers in other regions could open theirs. WFIR’s Ian Price has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Retiring Greenways Coordinator Liz Belcher is honoredNext: AAA: Delayed passport renewals are spoiling travel plans and budgets Related Stories Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026 Bent Mountain community pushes for historic preservation amid pipeline expansion concerns Ian Price July 17, 2026 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026