Job help for Yokohama layoffs, medical cannabis growth, and key General Assembly debates — WFIR News Express 2/3/26
On this Tuesday, February 3, 2026 edition of WFIR News Express, we follow up on the planned shutdown of Salem’s longtime Yokohama tire plant, with new help for workers facing layoffs — including free resume and skills services and a job fair this Thursday at the Salem Civic Center.We also look at how medical cannabis suppliers are positioning for Virginia’s future retail marketplace, including expansion plans as companies estimate the potential size of an adult-use market. In Richmond, an area distillery backs legislation that would change how Virginia distilleries can sell certain products…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.