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TERPENES:Sniff the Benefits Have you ever noticed that you feel peaceful while walking in the most lush, dense part of the woods? Or that you wax nostalgia after catching a whiff of a cigar that reminds you of your beloved grandfather? Are you happily satiated after eating a hot orange bun?It’s in the terpenes. Terpenes (pronounced tur-peens) are aromatic metabolites that are found in most plants and in some animals and even insects. They are what make certain aromas – those strong, pungen …

Levity Agave High WaterLevity Cannabis Spirit is on the forefront of revolutionizing the beverage industry with its groundbreaking approach to non-alcoholic drinks. Based in Charleston, SC, Levity has introduced the world's first-of-its-kind spirit infused with hemp-derived Delta 9 THC, providing intoxicating effects without the drawbacks of alcohol. By going beyond traditional drinks, Levity offers additional benefits derived from a full-spectrum hemp extract, including naturally occurring Delt …

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. While it is the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis, it can also be derived from hemp or synthesized in a lab. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), another active ingredient in cannabis, CBD does not produce the psychoactive effects associated with getting "high." Because of this, CBD has gained attention as a potential therapeutic option for a variety of health conditions. Despite its asso …

This week, marijuana legislation finally took a step in the right direction when President Joe Biden issued a federal pardon to those with simple federal possession charges. The president was quoted as saying that “no one should be in jail for simply possessing marijuana.” This is big news and will affect thousands of those convicted. In the same release, Biden also called on the federal government to reevaluate cannabis’ standing on the DEA’s drug list.Can we all just say it’s about time? The …

It's official! At the eleventh hour, hemp get's the final approval to be a permanent crop in the North Carolina agricultural landscape. Local stores and farmers were left scrambling at the end of June when it became apparent that the definition of legal hemp was set to expire on June 30th. After denying the addition of language to keep hemp safe in the weeks leading up to the critical moment, just two days before it was to expire, the North Carolina Congress passed new language in HB455 to give …