The Lynchburg Democratic Committee joins conservative community members in condemning vandalism that occurred at a pop-up Trump store.Preview: Some Virginia residents have already begun and some will wait until the last minute, but the National Retail Federation says holiday shopping will still be big this year. National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay says studies show what holiday shoppers are looking for.Preview: He says consumer surveys show shoppers will not cut back on spending between November 1st and December 31st.Preview: Shay added that consumers can expect to spend up to 3.5% more on holiday items this year compared to last year.
The director of the Blue Ridge Poison Center says parents should examine all trick-or-treat candy. Doctor Christopher Holstege [[ HOLE-steg ]] says calls about children ingesting cannabis edibles have gone up over the last few years. He recommends discarding any expired, discolored or open candies, and checking labels to make sure edibles aren't mixed in with the usual Halloween goodies.