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NC cop seen punching black woman during marijuana arrest

MMP News AuthorNovember 15, 2023

Shocking video shows a North Carolina cop repeatedly punching a black woman who was being arrested for smoking marijuana, sparking an internal investigation as Charlotte’s police chief said he “understand[s] the outrage.” The now-viral footage shows several officers pinning Christina Pierre to the ground near a bus stop Monday afternoon ... Read More

NC congressman introduces ‘Stop Pot Act’ to curb recreational marijuana legalization

MMP News AuthorSeptember 3, 2023

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:07:13 GMT (1693699633156) 47962705a227f25f255de224e3ceb8e25d2dbcf7 c8c0b9bddda5fe35d80ce8a93adc91bc15f3043e by DENISE PRIDGEN | WLOS Staff Sat, September 2nd 2023, 3:45 AM UTC FILE – Medical marijuana in Cherokee is a step closer to actuality. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff) Loading … Original Author Link click here to read complete story.. ... Read More

Lexington men charged, accused of growing marijuana at former church building

MMP News AuthorJune 2, 2023

AT NPS.GOV. TWO DAVIDSON COUNTY MEN ARE ACCUSED OF SELLING DRUGS OUT OF AN OLD CHURCH. DEPUTIES ARRESTED THESE TWO MEN, MATTHEW AND JOSH PRICE. BOTH MEN ARE FACING SEVERAL CHARGES. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS THEY GOT A TIP ON SUNDAY ABOUT DRUG ACTIVITY AT THE OLD SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH ... Read More

Could NC legalize medical pot? It’s coming up in the House

MMP News AuthorMay 26, 2023

The North Carolina Compassionate Care Act would legalize medical marijuana in the state. The bill has gotten further than earlier efforts to make prescription pot available in North Carolina. The legislation, SB3, passed the Senate in late February. On Tuesday, it will get its first hearing in the North Carolina ... Read More

Guest Essay: Legalizing marijuana in North Carolina will help patients, won’t endanger teens | Opinion

MMP News AuthorMarch 26, 2023

“What about the children?” This was arguably the most frequently posed question by critics in the years prior to state-level marijuana legalization. Many opponents presumed that legalizing cannabis for adults would undoubtedly lead to an increase in marijuana access and use among teens. But 10 years following the first states’ ... Read More

N.C. senators’ votes on medical marijuana fall at 4:20

MMP News AuthorMarch 1, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some North Carolina legislators voted twice this week at an appropriate time — 4:20 p.m. — for legislation that would legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. The state Senate voted 36-10 on Wednesday for the measure for the second day in a row. The bill would ... Read More