Recreational cannabis use legal July 1st, instead of 2024 Ian Price March 31, 2021 1 min read MGN Governor Northam has announced amendments that will make recreational use of marijuana legal in Virginia as of July 1st this year, as opposed to July 1st, 2024. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story behind that change: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Man found dead in apartment; death considered “suspicious”Next: Latest COVID hospital numbers Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025