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A Henrico coalition held a town hall for teenagers Wednesday evening, in an effort to fight opioid misuse.

The opioid crisis continues to have a grip on Virginia, and it's a crisis that has increasingly little bias towards its victims ages.

Terrell Pollard, with Henrico Too Smart 2 Start, hopes his Youth Opioid Awareness Town Hall will reach parents and students.

(From left) Candidates for the Fairfield District seat on the Henrico School Board include Keith Hicks, Tommie Jefferson, Terrell Pollard, Cathy Parker and Ryan Young. All five candidates for the Henrico School Board’s Fairfield District seat spoke at an Oct. 6 forum for Democratic school board candidates on issues including teacher shortages, book banning,

(From left) Candidates for the Fairfield District seat on the Henrico School Board include Keith Hicks, Tommie Jefferson, Terrell Pollard, Crystal Parker and Ryan Young. All five candidates running for the Henrico School Board’s Fairfield District seat – Keith Hicks, Tommie Jefferson, Crystal Varner Parker, Terrell Pollard, and Ryan Young – spoke with the Citizen

* Sponsored content* Dear Fellow Henrico Residents, I am Terrell Pollard, and I am running for Henrico County School Board - The Fairfield District. I grew up in the Fairfield District. For over 20 years, I have advocated on behalf of our youth and helped to significantly change their environment for the better. Our youth

Widespread vaping among young Kentuckians continues to be a public health concern - and some local communities are coming up with innovative ways to tackle the issue. A big win in the battle against nicotine came when the Commonwealth raised the age limit to purchase nicotine products to 21. Lauren Carr, director of the Graves County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy and Prevention, said local shops are still selling vapes to kids. ...

The Food and Drug Administration will be releasing guidance on its proposed menthol cigarette ban by months end. In Virginia, these cigarettes make up 45% of the national menthol cigarette market. Several states - including California, New York and Rhode Island - have implemented menthol bans in recent years. ...

Virginia is one of several U.S. states that could see low-nicotine cigarettes rolled out by years end. Created by 22nd Century Group, these cigarettes contain 95% less nicotine than normal cigarettes. ...

RICHMOND — Virginia groups are using different methods to warn young people about the dangers of smoking. Along with tobacco-free parks, the state has taken…