The first marijuana dispensary in the state opened on Saturday on the Qualla Boundary.Great Smoky Cannabis Company opened its doors to more than 100 medical marijuana card holders standing in line through drizzling rain waiting for the doors to open at 10am.Myrtle Driver Johnson, a Beloved Woman, an honorary distinction among the Eastern Band of […]
How a Cherokee tribe used tribal sovereignty to open North Carolina's only legal cannabis dispensary – The Week
How a Cherokee tribe used tribal sovereignty to open North Carolina’s only legal cannabis dispensary The Weeksource
Recreational marijuana sales to start at Qualla Boundary dispensary – bpr.org
The Eastern Band of Cherokee will start selling recreational marijuana to members of federally recognized tribes on July 4.Forrest Parker, general manager of Qualla Enterprises, which runs the tribe’s marijuana dispensary and grow operation, said business has been good since medical cannabis sales were introduced earlier this year.“We’re very excited to see the business and […]
Cherokee nation expands dispensary to sell recreational marijuana – The Duke Chronicle
Cherokee nation expands dispensary to sell recreational marijuana The Duke Chroniclesource
NC's 1st dispensary to begin recreational marijuana sales; What to know, laws, hours – citizen-times.com
After years of discussion, multiple referendums and the establishment of a massive, vertically integrated cannabis industry, this week the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open its marijuana dispensary for recreational sales on the Qualla Boundary, making it the first to open in North Carolina despite the drug being illegal in the state.The Great Smoky […]
Ready for recreational: Marijuana dispensary opens to public Saturday in Cherokee – bpr.org
When the Great Smoky Cannabis Company opens its doors on Saturday, history will be made.The retail outlet sells marijuana, gummies, and cannabis-infused drinks and more. It will be the first and only place for adults to legally purchase weed – and the Eastern Band of Cherokee expects a crowd. “Numbers have readily increased and then […]
Recreational marijuana sales to all adults 21 or over begin on N.C. tribal land – Spectrum News
Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Continue in Browser Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts.Please enter a valid zipcode.SaveCHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over Saturday at its […]
Hundreds line up early as Cherokee marijuana dispensary superstore opens to all adults – charlotteobserver.com
Hundreds line up early as Cherokee marijuana dispensary superstore opens to all adults charlotteobserver.comsource
Florida nurse loses license over viral TikTok video. Here’s what she said – clickorlando.com
Florida nurse loses license over viral TikTok video. Here’s what she said clickorlando.comsource
Trump reclassifies marijuana. What does that mean for NC, the U.S.? – citizen-times.com
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to federally reclassify marijuana.Trump’s Dec. 18 order directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to “take all necessary steps to complete the rulemaking process” to reclassify marijuana. His order also said the administration would work with Congress to redefine hemp-derived cannabinoid products so that Americans can get access to CBD products.The […]






