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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Come Saturday, hundreds of smokers are expected to roll into Cherokee. It’s 4/20 — a date marijuana smokers and non-smokers recognize as a national holiday for cannabis culture. It’s also the day Qualla Enterprises LLC will be opening Great Smoky Cannabis Co., a seed-to-sale operation that will provide regulated access to medicinal cannabis productsSales are limited to those older than 21 who hold a medical cannabi… Read more

The term "420" has become synonymous with cannabis culture, often used to refer to both the date April 20th and the act of consuming marijuana. The exact origins of 420 are somewhat hazy, but there are a few popular theories.One popular theory traces the origin back to a group of high school students in the early 1970s in San Rafael, California. The story goes that these students, known as the "Waldos," would meet at 4:20 p.m. after school to sea… Read more

Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid are terms commonly used to classify different types of marijuana (cannabis) strains based on their genetic and physiological characteristics. However, it's important to note that these classifications have been debated within the scientific and cannabis communities, and the effects of strains can vary widely from person to person. Here are some general differences between Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid strains:Plant Charact… Read more

Terpene Tuesday: CaryophylleneWelcome to this week’s Terpene: Caryophyllene. This spicy little terpene is found in many herbs we use every day including black pepper, oregano, basil, cinnamon and clove. It’s what gives these herbs and spices that warm, peppery flavor and smell.Caryophyllene, sometimes called a pseudo-cannibinoid, is an unusual terpene in that it is the only terpene known to directly interact with the endocannabinoid system, like… Read more