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OPINION: Step by Step for Liberty: Cannabis Edition
In the early days of the state-level movement to legalize marijuana, we often got opposition from a surprising camp — libertarians.
Richmond County deputies reportedly find weed, THC items during license check
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s office filed several drug charges against a man who allegedly had marijuana and other cannabis-related items in his vehicle.
Richmond County man facing gun, pot charges following traffic stop
ROCKINGHAM — A man who had an outstanding warrant in another county is now facing drug and weapon charges in Richmond County.
Suspect sought by Richmond County Sheriff's Office
ROCKINGHAM — Sheriff Mark Gulledge is asking for the public’s help locating a suspect wanted on drug charges.
N.C. Dems advocate legalizing marijuana on ‘420’
RALEIGH — On April 20, or "4/20," which in the world of marijuana smokers is like a national holiday, prominent N.C. Democrats celebrated the day themselves by calling for the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana and for clemency for those currently in prison for marijuana charges. The term "4/20" was popularized by the Grateful Dead as a time some of their fans would smoke together after school.
Gastonia woman accused of taking tobacco, weed, cellphone to Richmond Correctional
HOFFMAN — A Gaston County woman is accused of trying to throw contraband over the fence at Richmond Correctional Institution.
Richmond County man charged with heroin possession while being served with Scotland County warrants
ROCKINGHAM — A man with outstanding warrants from Scotland County was reportedly caught with heroin over the weekend.
Richmond County deputy reportedly finds gun, cocaine during traffic stop
ROCKINGHAM — A man with an outstanding warrant was allegedly caught with cocaine and a gun following a traffic stop late last week.
Richmond County Sheriff's Office charges man with trafficking weed after package from Mexico intercepted
HAMLET — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with drug trafficking after federal officials intercepted a package of pot from Mexico.
OPINION: For Christmas, how about an end to the War on Marijuana?
You've seen the headlines. So have I. For example, a Nov. 23 story in my local paper (the Gainesville, Florida Sun): "Gainesville man charged with murder for Sunday shooting in dispute over marijuana deal."