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NC Hemp Bill (HB 328) Threatens Local Businesses and Veterans

NC Hemp Bill (HB 328) Threatens Local Businesses and Veterans

Local hemp businesses and consumers rallying against HB 328 that would effectively ban hemp-derived THC products. Strong local angle with Rowan County shop owners, a veteran with PTSD, and a massage therapist speaking out. The bill is moving in Raleigh now, and shops are closing today to protest. This directly affects local businesses and consumers, and ties into state-level politics impacting Rowan.

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Updated Aug 4, 2026