Age hike for buying vaping, tobacco products gets health care thumbs up Gene Marrano July 5, 2019 1 min read The change in Virginia law as of July 1 that means tobacco and vaping products can no longer be sold legally to anyone under the age of 21 draws praise from a local health care professional. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Builders say protests have delayed Mountain Valley Pipeline completionNext: Analyst: Gas station chains lead way in fast-food innovation Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025