Cigarette smuggling an issue in low-tax Virginia Gene Marrano February 18, 2015 1 minute read Low taxes on cigarettes in Virginia is making the Commonwealth a favorite stop on the I-95 cigarette smuggling corridor to the Northeast … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that: Share: Post navigation Previous: When temperatures go way down, the numbers at shelters go way upNext: Roanoke Rescue Mission plans merger with Manna Ministries Related Stories 1 minute read Appalachian Power is gearing up for winter storm; wants customers to support power outages Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke City declares State of Emergency Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0 2 minutes read VDOT preps for weekend storm; advises people to stay home during the worst of it Gene Marrano January 23, 2026 0