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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.
Methamphetamine Response Act signed by president; drug taking a back seat to opioids in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — The federal government appears to be taking steps to address the methamphetamine epidemic plaguing the U.S.
N.C. school districts have spent just 13% of federal COVID-19 relief, analysis finds
RALEIGH — Public school districts in North Carolina have received about $5.3 billion in COVID-related relief from the federal government. But, on average, school leaders have spent just 13% of that money.
OPINION: The 'Thin Blue Line' between you and your guns
People tell me all the time local cops would never enforce any kind of federal gun grab. I call B.S.
