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North Carolina Tribe Explores Recreational Marijuana Legalization: Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is standing at a pivotal moment in their history as tribal members prepare to vote on a groundbreaking decision – whether to legalize recreational marijuana on their 57,000-acre reservation in western North Carolina. A Sovereign Decision While North Carolina continues to prohibit even the possession of small quantities of marijuana, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, as a sovereign tribal nation, possesses the authority to regulate cannabis within the boundaries of the Qualla Boundary. The Referendum This upcoming referendum presents a fundamental question to tribal members: Do they endorse the legalization of marijuana possession and use for individuals aged 21 and over, while empowering the Tribal Council to craft market regulations? What Does the Vote Mean? It's important to clarify that a positive vote on Thursday won't immediately legalize the sale and use of marijuana. The Tribal Council will respect the referendum's outcome when deciding whether to allow recreational use. Progress Toward Legalization The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has been progressively moving toward cannabis legalization. In May 2021, the Tribal Council decriminalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis, making the reservation the sole location in the state where marijuana possession was legal. Later that year, the council took a significant step by legalizing medicinal marijuana and embarked on the groundwork for a tribal-owned dispensary slated to open this fall. Economic Prospects and Concerns The tribe's foray into the cannabis industry holds significant economic promise, with strong public support for both medicinal and recreational use. However, there are concerns about the pace of expansion. Principal Chief's Perspective Principal Chief Richard Sneed, an advocate for medicinal use since 2017, believes the tribe should consolidate its medical program before considering broader recreational sales. Political Factors On the political front, US Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican representing the district that includes the Qualla Boundary, introduced the “Stop Pot Act,” which seeks to withhold certain federal funds from tribal nations that legalize recreational marijuana. North Carolina's Legislative Delay Despite public support, North Carolina has lagged behind in cannabis legislation. This delay has cost the state the opportunity to regulate a substantial illicit cannabis market estimated at around $3 billion. Learning from Other Tribes Several tribal nations in the United States have embraced cannabis legalization, recognizing the potential economic benefits and diversification of revenue sources. For example, the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota became the first tribal nation to legalize recreational marijuana in a state where it remains illegal. The Future Awaits The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is now at a crossroads, with the impending vote on recreational marijuana legalization potentially reshaping their economic landscape. As tribal citizens cast their votes, the future of cannabis in the Qualla Boundary hangs in the balance, promising significant societal and economic impacts. FAQs About Recreational Marijuana Legalization by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians What is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voting on? Tribal members are voting on whether to legalize recreational marijuana on their reservation in western North Carolina. Can the tribe legalize marijuana even if it's illegal in the state? Yes, as a sovereign tribal nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has the authority to regulate cannabis within their reservation. What happens if the vote is positive? A positive vote doesn't automatically legalize marijuana; it empowers the Tribal Council to craft regulations for recreational use. Is there support for legalization within the tribe? The tribe has been progressively moving toward legalization, with strong public support for both medicinal and recreational use. Are there concerns about the pace of expansion? Yes, some, including Principal Chief Richard Sneed, believe the tribe should solidify its medical program before considering broader recreational sales. What is the "Stop Pot Act" proposed by US Rep. Chuck Edwards? It seeks to withhold certain federal funds from tribal nations that legalize recreational marijuana, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Has North Carolina legalized cannabis? No, North Carolina has yet to take substantial legislative steps toward cannabis legalization. How have other tribal nations handled cannabis legalization? Several tribal nations have legalized cannabis, recognizing economic benefits and diversifying revenue sources. What's the potential economic impact of cannabis legalization for the tribe? Legalization could bring substantial economic benefits to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. When will we know the outcome of the vote? The outcome of the vote will be known soon after the referendum, but it won't immediately legalize marijuana; the Tribal Council will decide based on the result.

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New Years Update: A Pandemic Safe Day in Raleigh

So this year’s been a real bitch and a half.  Everyone’s been dealing with shit and it feels like the world around me is collapsing, but at least we get to see what fun new horrors 2021 will bring; so we can forget about 2020 as we look forward to the chaos.

I haven’t been posting for... more than a few months because I’ve been busy with life.  North Carolina as a whole has a curfew from 10PM to 5AM, which I hate because I hate interacting with people, so those are my hours for photography.  

It’s kind of a pointless curfew in two regards.  Firstly, no one except myself and a few others are even awake between those times so banning travel during it is like saying you can’t chew glass.  No one’s going to do it anyways.  

Secondly, the curfew has exceptions for

>Travelling to and from work >Going to get groceries >Going to get food

So the curfew just stops people from loitering and going to nightclubs.  I guess that’s something, but considering the significant amount of anti-maskers and general idiots we need something a bit more functional.

Regardless, there’s still a nice amount of people staying indoors or wearing a mask when they go outside.  Leading to more open space for me to explore and catalog.  

Recently I took a trip out to Jordan Lake park in Pittsboro.  It’s a 10 to 50 minute drive depending on your launch point; but it’s a gorgeous park worth the trip if you have the time.

Its a bit tricky though, the park has 4 or so different entrances split across the 64E highway with different sights and trails depending on where you park.  If you want some nice long hikes with tons of foliage, wildlife, birds to watch, and occasional glimpses at the titular lake; you’d wanna park by the Recreation center.

If you want non-stop views of the lake, fishing, and a muddy trail that’ll soak your boots through to your immortal soul; then you’d launch from the Seaforth entrance like we did.

It’s a nice experience regardless where you start though. It’s out of the way, at least compared to other parks like Umstead or Falls Lake park, so there’s usually fewer explorers year round.  The highway cuts through, and there’s continual traffic from Pittsboro and Raleigh, but it’s pure quiet in the forested parts of the hiking trails regardless of where you stand.

It’s rare to find places here where the only things you can hear are your thoughts and the surrounding wildlife; so having a place like this is a nice treat every once in awhile. 

It does have the downside of having terrible walking trails if the weathers been rainy.  The trails, especially the Kits Pond trail at Seaforth, runs through estuaries and the soil retains a bunch of water; so if its rained in the last three days you’re gonna lose your foot to the ground at least once.

Of course, the parks aren’t the only places that are eerily quiet during a pandemic.  Jordan Lake Park being quiet is normal, but unexpectedly shopping centers have been pretty quiet as well.  

Most (thankfully) are enforcing mask restrictions, but not everyone’s of the same mind. Notably Big Al’s BBQ over on Louisburg Rd has anti-masker signs posted all over its front (Unfortunately I forgot to photograph, may update later).  

Centers like Lafayette Village though have significantly fewer WASP-y people though, so if you’ve been eyeing  a particular store or Boutique, now’s the time to visit.  

I personally recommend checking out the “Savory Spice Shop” here.  A wide selection of ground spice, whole spice, spice blends for various dishes, and rubs.  A junior chef’s dream come true, even selling health hazards like whole Bhut Jolokia and similarly spicy treats. 

The staff here are also incredibly friendly and helpful.  Not only will they help you find the right seasoning for a dish you might be prepping, but they’ll tell you all the differences and strengths of each offering.  Everyone I’ve met here is extremely knowledgeable about the product they’re selling.

But even without the Spice shop, Lafayette Village is a point of interest for any Triangle citizen for its unique architecture.  A small block of stores with French aesthetics right down to a miniature Eiffel Tower being visible from the road.

You can find upscale shopping and restaurants here, boutiques, and a small chocolate shop that sells chocolate wine.  Just be sure to visit on any day that’s not a Sunday.

There’s a few upscale churches nearby and a few restaurants that make excellent brunch/lunch stops for hungry parishioners; so even with the Pandemic you’ll probably run into a bunch of upper crust folk and their screaming offspring playing in the courtyard should you stop by on a Sunday.

Another plus, Lafayette is right by Honeycutt park on Honeycutt Rd.  A walking trail that’s more of a greenway compared to the hiking trails I’ve been on recently.  A paved/bridged trail that stretches underneath the Highway and between two upper-middle class neighborhoods.

It’s a straight line, so you need to turn back around once you reach an end to the trail, but otherwise it’s a scenic path that has a nice blend of nature and suburbia at different parts.  

Notably, the bridge is like that to another world. Transitioning from trees and powerlines to breaks in the treeline revealing houses and backyards; manmade ponds and water systems replacing the previously marshy landscapes. 

Times are wild, I’ll try to write more in the coming weeks to at least assuage my boredom.  Hopefully the pictures are at least enjoyable

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Eine Million Marinesoldaten und Familienmitglieder, die in Camp Lejeune stationiert waren, fordern Gerechtigkeit, nachdem kontaminiertes Wasser Krebs, Geburtsfehler und andere Gesundheitsprobleme verursacht hat Die Wasserverschmutzung im Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, führte zur Vergiftung von rund einer Million MenschenAufgrund eines Falles des Obersten Gerichtshofs von 1950 können die Opfer der Wasserverschmutzung die USA nicht auf Schadensersatz verklagenDas Camp Lejeune Justice Act von 2021 kann es den Bewohnern des Camps ermöglichen, eine Ausnahme zu erhalten und die Regierung zu verklagenJohn Berry, ein Anwalt, der einige der Veteranen vertritt, glaubt, dass die Regierung dafür ver... #andere #Camp #die_Gesundheit #Familienmitglieder #fördern #Geburtsfehler #Gerechtigkeit #Gesundheitsprobleme #Hat #kontaminiertes #Krebs #Lejeune #Marinesoldaten #Million #nachdem #North_Carolina #stationiert #tägliche_Post #Verursacht #waren #Wasser

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Very pleased to hear that “Nest with Three Eggs” and “Evening Shadows at the Lake” were accepted into the Mooresville (NC) Arts Artoberfest 2019. Both pieces are the result of fond summer memories. The show runs October 1-November 14. More info in my bio under “events”. #mooresvillenc #charlotteartist #north_carolina #localartists #originalartist #artoberfest (at Mooresville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CvGfYJqce/?igshid=18t263a3wa4k5

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I have not taken a vacation, a real vacation in more than a dozen years.  I carry a pretty heavy schedule majority of the time due to working a full time job and photographing events and concerts thought out the year.  But this year I decided I needed a break, a long two week break in the mountains of North Carolina.  My best friend of almost fifty years lives in a little town called Concord.  So on October 15 I boarded flight 818 and headed north.

It was a very short flight; less than an hour and a half and was uneventful.  We landed on and I made my way across the tarmac to my waiting friend.  I should mention that she too is a Debbie.  When I got off the plane the temperature was cooler, but still warm, however I was in for a surprise.

On Tuesday we took off on a road trip up through the Pisgah National Forest and up through the mountains searching for some color and some waterfalls.  The color was missing from this scenario as North Carolina had longer than normal summer temperatures which was keeping the leaves from changing.  Not to mention two hurricane’s had passed through the area.

Our first stop was a little diner where I enjoyed a nice plate of NC style BBQ, one word; Yum!  Our adventure continued as we drove through the mountains of the Pisgah National Forest and the weather took a turn and it started to rain.  This did not stop our trekking the beaten path to find a waterfall; not only did I find one, but a covered bridge too!  Giant score for me photographically speaking.  The rain was coming down pretty steady but my excitement built as I heard the sound of rushing water and once we arrived the sound became deafening, but in such a wonderful restorative way.

This next week we stayed close to home and I was able to photograph some local birds and experience a change in temperature.  Then on Saturday our other best friend flew in so we made another road trip into Charlotte to pick her up. Did I mention she too is a Debbie? (North Carolina will never be the same).

  That weekend we invited a few friends who live in the area over for a gathering, it was great to see them and to meet their families.  So much love in one place……incredible.

On Monday October 22 we three Debbie’s took off on a road trip once again.  We drove up through the Blue Ridge Parkway and I was able to find more color, the temperature had dropped from the upper 70’s to the mid 30’s and settled around 45 degrees.  For this Florida girl it was cold, but the crisp air, sharing time with my best friends and just enjoying the ride and the color seeping through the trees was something I can’t explain in words, only heart can.  We drove up to about 5000 feet, found a lovely little restaunt to have lunch  and then off to find Linville Falls.  We didn’t hike to the top, but I was happy with what we found.  Continuing our drive we found icicles popping out of the side of a mountain.  So we pulled in to a parking area and I hiked back to the area where water was seeping out of the rocks.  My lungs were screaming with the thinner and colder 37 degree air, but it was so beautiful.

I needed this time away, I needed to do some life reflection and to be with my girls who know me so well.  I have not laughed or loved like this in a very long time.  They are amazing; we are amazing to have had this friendship of 50 years that is so deep and unshakeable. The T-shirts Debbie brought us says it all the back has the three D’s and it says “True Friendship Grows Forever”.

I love these girls so much and I was sad to depart.  I will be back…..again.

North Carolina Bound I have not taken a vacation, a real vacation in more than a dozen years.  I carry a pretty heavy schedule majority of the time due to working a full time job and photographing events and concerts thought out the year. 

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We delivered some more Moon Fizz over to Yonder Market today! If you’re in the Valle Crucis area head over for amazing handmade items and super delicious food! #Repost @overyondernc with @get_repost ・・・ Our local goodies can make your weekend great 😉👍 🍅🥔🍞🧀🥩🥚🥛🍯🍷🍺🏺🕯📖🖌👕🧢🛍🛍🛍 #eatoveryonder #overyondernc #vallecrucis #828isgreat #north_carolina #eatlocal #ncchef #ncchefs #historichouse #watauga #appalachianmountains #blueridgemountains #sunnyday #scratchmade #maters #farmfresh #chrysanthemumhome4u @chrysanthemumhome4u #wholehivehoney #vclavenderhouse @vclavenderhouse #mooncatcrafts @mooncatcrafts13 @mountain_popcorn_girls #foragebotanicals #bellaroosterjams #claybyjane @claybyjane #marmalademercantile #makingbooneshine @booneshinebrew #foggymountainpasta @foggymountainpasta #ashecountycheese @ashe_county_cheese #heritagehomesteadgoatcheese #shipleyfarmsbeef @shipleyfarmsbeef https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_v3JDhC00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iswf6y4739b2

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What a day I’m worn out, glad i made some new friends and ran into some old friends who I sorry if I didn’t really get to catch up a lot today but I’ll catch you tomorrow! Also everyone better have worn green today for #stpatricksday others wise my mom @bcaskey524 will come and pitch your cheek 😬 #north_carolina #nc #ralieghnc #comicstrip #cartoon #charlottecheckers #clt #checkershockey (at NC Comic Con Raleigh Oak City)