Next month, on September 7, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will open its dispensary doors to all adults over 21. This marks an unprecedented event in North Carolina’s history, as it becomes the state’s first legal adult-use cannabis dispensary, thanks to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The announcement
Recreational cannabis might soon become a reality in North Carolina, thanks to a decision by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). This move could significantly transform the state’s cannabis landscape. While North Carolina continues to prohibit marijuana, the sovereign Qualla Boundary is charting its own path. In a recent
In a turn that marks a significant point in North Carolina’s legislative landscape, discussions on medical marijuana legalization are gaining traction. Central to these talks is the potential for a comprehensive reform that not only aims to introduce medical marijuana but also addresses the broader context of CBD and hemp-derived
Medical marijuana has long been a contentious issue across various states in the US, but on 4/20 this year, a significant stride was made in North Carolina. Despite enduring cannabis prohibition under state law, sales opened on the sovereign land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), marking the
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made waves in North Carolina when they announced plans to open the state’s first cannabis superstore on tribal land. The Cherokee cannabis endeavor marks a significant milestone not just for the tribe but for the emerging cannabis industry in a traditionally conservative state,
April 20, 2024, will mark not just another regular entry into the calendars of North Carolinians, but a historic day as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) opens the first legal marijuana dispensary in the state near Asheville. This development isn’t just about the availability of cannabis for adult
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has made history as they recently announced issuing their first set of medical cannabis cards. This decision comes after months of deliberation and preparation by the tribal council, marking a significant step forward in the legalization of cannabis on their reservation. In addition,
It’s good news for citizens in the state of North Carolina! After a previous failure, a Medical Marijuana Bill, the NC Compassionate Care Act, has a second chance of being signed into state law. North Carolina is one of eleven states without a viable medical cannabis program. Legislators and policy
