RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina is one step closer to legalizing medical marijuana after the Senate passed a bill 36-10 Monday night. “Anytime cannabis comes up in the conversation in North Carolina, especially when that conversation is able to be moved forward in the right direction, I always like to be here to make sure the voice of the people is the loudest in the … [Read more...] about NC Senate approves bill legalizing medical marijuana 36-10; measure goes to House next
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How a Cherokee tribe used tribal sovereignty to open North Carolina’s only legal cannabis dispensary
In early June, the Cherokee tribal council voted to allow recreational sales at the tribe's new medical marijuana dispensary in the North Carolina mountains, the first and only place people can legally buy cannabis in the state. Up until that vote, customers needed a medical cannabis card from the tribe's Cannabis Control Board. "Starting as soon as August, that will no longer … [Read more...] about How a Cherokee tribe used tribal sovereignty to open North Carolina’s only legal cannabis dispensary
Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — April 20 marked a historic day in North Carolina with the first medical marijuana dispensary opening on tribal land in the mountains. Friday WWAY spoke with New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney Ben David to clarify what this means in other parts of the state, including here at home. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened its … [Read more...] about Cannabis in Cherokee: D.A. Ben David explains what this means in other parts of the state
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians To Open First Dispensary in North Carolina
North Carolina-based Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will officially be opening its cannabis dispensary on tribal land, effective as of April 20. This will also mark the opening of North Carolina’s first dispensary, since state legislators have not legalized medical cannabis. The EBCI tribe lies on 57,000 acres, called the Qualla Boundary. According to a press release … [Read more...] about Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians To Open First Dispensary in North Carolina
A violent arrest for marijuana possession shows how cops must adjust to hemp products
Police in North Carolina recently arrested people for smoking legal hemp products that smell just like marijuana, which is still illegal there. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, but police there are struggling with enforcement. That is because new smokable hemp products are popular and legal. Steve Harrison from member station WFAE reports … [Read more...] about A violent arrest for marijuana possession shows how cops must adjust to hemp products
Cherokee issue first medical marijuana cards to buy product at NC dispensary superstore
The Cherokee nation has begun issuing medical marijuana cards to buy the first batch of legal weed in North Carolina. The tribe hasn’t announced an opening date for its cannabis superstore in the North Carolina mountains. Officials at the tribe’s for-profit cannabis subsidiary, Qualla Enterprises LLC, previously told The Charlotte Observer they hope to open the dispensary by … [Read more...] about Cherokee issue first medical marijuana cards to buy product at NC dispensary superstore
Cherokee’s budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Medical marijuana could soon be available to patients in North Carolina from a new operation in Cherokee. Cherokee's budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation “Just because Cherokee has decided it wants to do this, it doesn’t mean it can speak on behalf of the state of North Carolina. It can’t, or on behalf of the … [Read more...] about Cherokee’s budding medical marijuana operation sparks legal concerns, doctor hesitation
Western NC tribe could legalize marijuana on tribal lands
CHEROKEE, N.C. — A historic vote will take place Thursday that could legalize the possession and use of marijuana in part of western North Carolina. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians just west of Waynesville will go to the polls to vote this week. Already, there’s been a high turnout among early voters. Officials are expecting more of the same Thursday when voters head to … [Read more...] about Western NC tribe could legalize marijuana on tribal lands
Pastor, son charged with dealing weed, mushrooms out of North Carolina church
A North Carolina pastor and his son are facing felony drug charges after authorities said they caught the pair operating an illicit drug operation out of a church. Josh Price, 50, and Matthew Price, 28, were arrested this week after deputies seized about 12 pounds of marijuana, nearly 32 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 41 THC vape pens, 20 marijuana plants, and about 2 pounds of … [Read more...] about Pastor, son charged with dealing weed, mushrooms out of North Carolina church
I tried marijuana to relieve my chronic pain, but I wish I hadn’t — it worked, but I can’t get it legally in my home state of North Carolina
After two back surgeries and the insertion of a spinal-cord stimulator, I still have chronic pain. I've tried chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and more. Nothing worked. I tried medical marijuana on a trip to California, and it helped. But now I can't get it at home. I suffer from chronic nerve pain in my legs and feet after two herniated discs in … [Read more...] about I tried marijuana to relieve my chronic pain, but I wish I hadn’t — it worked, but I can’t get it legally in my home state of North Carolina
