smoking ban

Folks in Pender County could soon be breathing a little easier if the Board of Health gets its way. The board has asked the county commission to consider a smoking ban on all county-owned property. Full story...

The country's largest tobacco-producing state is going smoke free. Full story...

Some area restaurant owners worry the smoking ban may hurt their business while others hope smokers will take advantage of their outdoor seating areas. Full story...

Many never thought they would see this day come on Tobacco Road, but it is here. Smoking will be banned in North Carolina’s bars and restaurants. Full story...

The NC Senate has changed its mind again on a smoking ban for North Carolina. Wednesday, a legislative committee limited the proposed smoking ban in public places, because a ban on smoking in all workplaces did not have enough support. Full story...

A proposed law that would have banned smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants, was watered down and tentatively approved in the State House yesterday. Full story...