North Carolina Will Get Its First Cannabis Dispensary in April

It was only a matter of time. Qualla Enterprises, LLC, part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is set to open the first cannabis dispensary in North Carolina.

The slated location is Cherokee, NC is set to open on April 20 of this year - of course - and it has created quite a stir.  According to Cherokee One Nation: "The dispensary has received more than 1,400 job applications. The number of jobs available will depend on whether the dispensary operates as a medical or adult-use facility. Griffin stated that a medical facility would need about 78 staff, while an adult facility would need over 350."

The logistics for which of those could work haven't been fully figured out yet, but the Tribe said some ordinances would have to be changed in order to make the facility work for adult use.

"We’ve got two models that we’ve been going through – a medical and an adult model," Lee Griffin of Qualla Enterprises said. "Right now, we’ve been really conservative as far as the medical model.  We’re looking at about 78 positions.  That’s 23 different job titles."

The facility can open with the smaller staff if that approval doesn't happen, but they are hoping for the best. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation approved a referendum in 2023 that allowed for legalized possession of cannabis on North Carolina tribal land.

We are three months into 2024 and the streaming true crime docuseries are on fire! Like most folks, I love a good true crime tale and this year's early crop does not disappoint.  If you are wondering why folks are so obsessed with the evil actions of others, there's actual science behind it.

According to the NY Post: “True crime can have a learning component to it or at least a perceived learning component. We feel like we’re more prepared in these kinds of situations. So if this dangerous situation were to occur, you feel a little more prepared and know what you should or shouldn’t do. This claim is supported by research data collected by OnePoll. The new survey of 2,000 self-reported true crime fans found that 76% feel that consuming content about true crime helps them avoid similar situations happening to them. The average respondent consumes five true crime programs each month, with 75% saying they watch the latest program the instant it’s released and 71% typically binge-watching the entire thing in one sitting.

The survey also found that 44% of respondents admit they have a “favorite” serial killer and 67% would like the opportunity to chat with one.

Over seven in ten of those polled (71%) also admit to feeling less trustworthy of other people due to how much true crime content they consume."

So, it's no surprise that the genre is red hot at the moment.  Check out the newest true crime offerings from all the most popular streaming services!

“In this gripping investigative docuseries, a filmmaker and other former students recall their horrific experiences attending a disciplinary school and expose the horrors of the troubled teen industry.”
How far would you go as a parent to deal with your child's bad behavior? How far is too far? This riveting Netflix documentary tackles the issue of discipline gone too far.

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a four-part docuseries that sheds light on the children's TV empire built by Dan Schneider, the creator of Nickelodeon shows such as iCarly and Zoey 101. Peering behind the smiling faces onscreen on these shows with questionable jokes and over-the-top sketches, Quiet On Set reveals an insidious environment rampant with allegations of abuse, sexism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew. 

A tragic affair of child abuse and judicial disaster, this docuseries revisits the Outreau case, one of the biggest scandals in French history.

What would you do if the forces that are charged to serve and protect its citizens just decide to phone it in? This gripping docuseries will have you asking yourself "What if this happened to me?"

Scoring a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, this documentary grabs you by the brain and doesn't let go for 90 minutes.  Hint: be careful of who you chat with online........