Changes to VA’s medical marijuana program taking effect soon Emma Thomas June 28, 2023 1 minute read While there are no changes to the recreational use of marijuana, Virginia’s medical marijuana program will be facing some major changes starting July 1st. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: New extended stay hotel in Roanoke taking advantage of construction boomNext: Galen College of Nursing opens in Roanoke County Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0