US TO LOOSEN MARIJUANA RULES Move does not legalize drug, but will likely reshape industry ANDREW GOUDSWARD AND BHARGAV ACHARYAReuters Apr 24, 2026 Apr 24, 2026 0 1 of 2 A man passes a joint April 20, 2022, during the 420 Hippie Hill festival at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. CARLOS BARRIA, REUTERS Enthusiasts mark the informal annual cannabis holiday April 20, 2024, at Dazed Cannabis dispensary in New York. ADAM GRAY, REUTERS Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANDREW GOUDSWARD AND BHARGAV ACHARYAReuters WASHINGTONkAm%96 s6A2CE>6?E @7 yFDE:46 D2:5 %9FCD52J :E H:== =@@D6? C6DEC:4E:@?D @? D@>6 >2C:;F2?2 AC@5F4ED 2?5 C64=2DD:7J E96 5CF8 2D =6DD 52?86C@FD[ :? @?6 @7 E96 3:886DE 492?86D E@ &]$] 5CF8 A@=:4J :? 564256D]k^AmkAm%96 >@G6 5@6D ?@E =682=:K6 >2C:;F2?2 24C@DD E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D[ 3FE :E :D =:<6=J E@ C6D92A6 E96 Scf 3:==:@? :?5FDECJ[ H9:49 92D 72465 4@?E:?F65 32CC:6CD 2E E96 7656C2= =6G6=[ 6G6? 2D 2== 3FE EH@ &]$] DE2E6D =682=:K65 :E :? 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McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a…
5 questions answered about the trial of former McDowell High counselor Jessica Finley The case went to trial last week. Testimony began April 15. After the victim testified in court on Thursday, Jessica Patrick Finley pleaded gu…
He got a tattoo to commemorate a Fred Durst concert in Morganton. It never actually happened. Bobby Canipe Jr. mistakenly started a rumor that the Limp Bizkit frontman was performing at Roses. He commemorated it 10 years later.
