Smoking

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...

Today, the State House voted 62-56 to approve changes adopted in the State Senate. More than 30 states have already passed similar restrictions. Full story...

For years, state legislators have been trying to pass a bill to ban smoking in bars and restaurants in North Carolina. Some representatives say this may be the year it passes. Full story...

There will soon be fewer "butts" outside Cape Fear Community College. That is because the Board of Trustees approved the campus to go tobacco-free starting August 1st. Full story...

North Carolina House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman introduced a bill in the legislature Wednesday that would also include all indoor worksites and public places. Full story...

The state senate wants to tighten tobacco restrictions on state owned property. The senate has approved bills that ban smoking within 25 feet of entrances to state buildings. Full story...

A group of local students wants a local bowling alley to stamp out smoking. Full story...

Smokers beware. If you're smoking while driving, do not toss your butts out the window. Full story...

A House committee is backing three measures designed to curb smoking on government property. Full story...

Environments including passive smoking thought to be a cause in increased cancer risks. Full story...

South Carolina's cigarette tax could soon be going up. And it could have an impact on Brunswick County smokers who now drive across the border to buy their cigarettes. Full story...

More and more restaurants in our area are going smoke-free, but there's a lot more to it than putting up a no smoking sign. Full story...

North Carolina scored nearly all F's in the American Lung Association's new report on anti-smoking initiatives. Full story...

Local hospitals are doing their part to help keep people healthy by going tobacco-free starting Thursday. Full story...

It may not be required by law, but some local restaurants are choosing to go smoke free. Yesterday Salt Works II in Wilmington banned smoking after allowing it for 18 years. Full story...