Harrison Clark

Charleston’s Cigar Factory earns designation as National Historic Landmark

By Harrison Clark / December 18, 2024

South Carolina: The White House officially designated the Charleston Cigar Factory on East Bay as a national historic landmark. The Department of the Interior’s highest recognition of historical, architectural, or…

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An Oxford Cigar Shop Lights Up One Writer’s Routine

By Harrison Clark / October 29, 2024

Mississippi: Whenever someone asks about my workspace in Oxford, Mississippi, I have two answers. The official answer is it sits a couple of blocks from the Square, inside the Anchorage…

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Asheville Cigar Bar Rebuilds After Hurricane Helene

By Harrison Clark / October 16, 2024

North Carolina: In late September, Hurricane Helene struck the Southeastern United States, cutting a swath of destruction and leaving more than 250 dead across six states. No area was hit…

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This 114-Year-Old Family-Owned Tobacco Shop Is a Piece of New York History

By Harrison Clark / October 15, 2024

New York: Barclay Rex, downtown’s century-plus-old tobacco shop now located at 126 Pearl St., has an interesting namesake. “Rex was my grandfather’s dog when he was a child,” owner Vanessa…

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West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino Asks for Exemption From County’s Smoking Ban

By Harrison Clark / October 8, 2024

West Virginia: Kanawha County, West Virginia, prohibits smoking in most indoor public areas and workplaces. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort believes that is hurting its business and has appealed to…

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FDA Makes Opening Arguments In Appeal to Regulate Premium Cigars

By Harrison Clark / September 16, 2024

Federal: It seemed to be a good day in court for the cigar industry this morning, or rather a difficult one for the FDA. The Food & Drug Administration made…

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County Bans Smoking, Vaping and Toking from Beaches and Parks, With an Exception for Cigars

By Harrison Clark / September 3, 2024

Florida: Mirroring Flagler Beach, which passed a similar ordinance two years ago, the Flagler County Commission today approved on first reading a prohibition on smoking or vaping in any public park…

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Red Auerbach once explained why he started smoking victory cigars

By Harrison Clark / September 3, 2024

Massachusetts: Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach was known for winning, and his name was also synonymous with “victory cigar” for his habit of lighting one up when the games he was…

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City considers downtown cigar lounge

By Harrison Clark / April 3, 2024

Georgia: City leaders did not approve or deny a permit for a downtown cigar lounge at the council meeting Monday because there was no quorum. The mayor and one councilman…

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Washington City Council approves allowing cigar bars

By Harrison Clark / April 3, 2024

Missouri: The Washington City Council approved an ordinance Monday granting an exemption from its indoor smoking ban for cigar bars.

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