Medical Marijuana Coverage

North Carolina lawmakers set to convene next week: Medical marijuana discussion resurfaces
The last action on Senate Bill 711 -- also known as the "NC Compassionate Care Act" -- came in August 2021.

Medical marijuana discussion resurfaces with NC lawmakers set to convene this month
North Carolina is just one of 13 states that hasn't legalized marijuana in one way or another. State lawmakers are set to convene from May 18 to June 30.

North Carolina considers marijuana legalization, here's how other states have fared
A majority of North Carolina voters support legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana use.

As NC considers legalizing marijuana, black market still exists in states where it's legal
A majority of North Carolina voters support the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use, according to a poll released by WRAL News.

Legal hemp deadline looms for North Carolina
North Carolina Statute 106-568.50 is set to expire on June 30, and that would remove legal protections for hemp.

On 4/20, here's what's legal, what's pending when it comes to pot, hemp and CBD in NC
North Carolina statute 106-568.50 provides legal protections for hemp. It is set to expire on June 30.

Top 5 PolitiFact NC fact-checks of 2021
Claims related to health and healthcare account for most of PolitiFact North Carolina's top-read stories of the year.

Brain injury survivor credits medical marijuana for his recovery, hopes for legalization
A brain injury survivor hopes marijuana will soon be legalized in North Carolina.

More regulations added, NC's medical marijuana legalization bill moves forward again
After a gauntlet of committee meetings and repeated rewrites, a bill allowing prescription cannabis in North Carolina nears the Senate floor.

Medical marijuana bill before Senate committee
The Senate Judiciary committee discusses a proposal to legalize medical marijuana and a measure detailing rights for foster parents.

On the Record: What's next for medical marijuana and NCHSAA legislation?
Two of the most contentious topics in North Carolina politics right now -- whether to legalize Medical Marijuana, and whether to change who's in charge of running North Carolina's high school sports.State senators could take action on either or both proposals when they come back into session Tuesday.

'Weed's little brother' is legal in NC and generating high interest among consumers
As North Carolina lawmakers debate the legalization of medical marijuana, hemp farmers and retailers have already found a legal alternative: Delta-8 THC.

Some say NC medical marijuana proposal 'leaving money on table'
Legislation to legalize marijuana for medical use in North Carolina advanced through another Senate panel on Wednesday.

Medical marijuana revenue plan before NC Senate committee
The Senate Finance committee debates a measure that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina and tax the revenue it generates.

MS patient: Don't confuse medical cannabis with marijuana
Ginny Morse, of Cary, has suffered from multiple sclerosis for decades, and she plans to urge lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina to help people with chronic and terminal conditions like hers.

Former governor's son part of effort to legalize medical marijuana in NC
Although legalizing medical marijuana in North Carolina has plenty of popular support, industry groups also are working behind the scenes to move a bill forward in the General Assembly.

Marijuana isn't only green involved in push to legalize medical cannabis in NC
Although legalizing medical marijuana in North Carolina has plenty of popular support, industry groups also are working behind the scenes to move a bill forward in the General Assembly.

Fact check: How many North Carolinians support medical marijuana?
A sponsor of the bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina says the effort is supported by "over 75%" of state residents. PolitiFact checks his claim.

WRAL Your Voice: Viewers overwhelmingly back medical marijuana
Thirty-eight other states have already legalized medical marijuana for at least some health conditions. We asked you to tell us whether North Carolina should be next.