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Council passes medical marijuana ordinance
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff After six years of wrangling with the issue, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is entering the world of medical cannabis (marijuana).
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CIPD seizes over 900 lbs. of marijuana, guns in Cherokee Co. arrests
MURPHY – In the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 9, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) responded to a domestic violence call at Harrah’s Valley River Casino. Upon arrival,
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Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up
Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business
Read more Tribe to seek North Carolina law changes on state income tax, cannabis issues
CHEROKEE, N.C. – With the passage of two pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12, Tribal Council has authorized EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) officials
Read more Several cannabis issues discussed in Council session
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis. The first one was Ord. No.
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Application process for EBCI’s medical cannabis program begins 4/20
Qualla Boundary (WLOS) — Leaders say the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ medical cannabis program will start accepting applications on a day synonymous with marijuana use. The seed-to-sale effort was
Read more Grand Opening of the Great Smoky Cannabis Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Cherokee, North Carolina] — [3/25/2024] — Qualla Enterprises, LLC, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Great Smoky Cannabis Company on April 20, 2024 at
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