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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026