Wilmington students join statewide push for stronger nicotine laws in North Carolina

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A push for stronger nicotine laws in North Carolina is gaining momentum this week as dozens of high school students prepare to meet with lawmakers in Raleigh on Wednesday, April 29th in support of legislation aimed at reducing youth vaping and tobacco use.

Two of those students are from the Cape Fear region, where the push first began.

Charlene Zorn has spent nearly three years advocating for stronger nicotine laws in the state, including raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21…

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