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Glen Dale, W. Va. Makes Parks Tobacco Free

The city of Glen Dale, W. Va. has officially made its parks tobacco free, as signs were formally installed throughout the city last week. According…

Hancock County, W.Va. Delays Smoking Ban Vote Until Summer

The decision on a sweeping smoking ban in West Viriginia’s smallest and northernmost county will have to wait until at least July, as the Hancock…

Berkeley County, W.V. Passes Smoking Ban, Narrow Exemption for Retail Stores

The Berkeley County, W.V. Board of Health passed a set of strict indoor air regulations on Tuesday evening, but not before making some changes to…

Hancock County, W.Va. Considering Public Smoking Ban

The Hancock County, W.Va. Health Department submitted a proposal that would create a widespread ban on smoking in any public place, from restaurants and bars…

Smoking Ban Expansion Sought in Berkeley County, WV

The Berkeley County (WV) Board of Health has been petitioned to expand the existing smoking ban to prohibit lighting up in bars, private clubs, parks…

Weekly News (February 3, 2014)

Editor’s Note: Apparently it was gold week at halfwheel. Enjoy the Olympics. Room101 Master Collection Two Ships Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Robusto Coming Quai d’Orsay Belicoso…

West Virginia to Consider Tobacco Tax Increase

A substantial tax increase could soon be hitting tobacco users in West Virginia as the state’s House of Delegates revisits a proposal that would impose…

Mineral County, W.Va. Smoking Ban Now Set for Jan. 2

Last week, the Mineral County Board of Health set the compliance date for the West Virgnia county’s smoking ban to January 2. While the law went…

Weekly News (February 27, 2012)

Editor’s Note: This past week halfwheel launched its own blog. While the posts will not appear on the front page, they will show up if…