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April 24 2024
Have you heard of Delta-8? No, we aren’t talking about the airline company, but it could make you take flight.
Today we’ve got the 411 on the plant product known as Delta-8 which remains legal in NC — at least, for now.
A greenhouse chock full of hemp at Franny’s Farmacy. | Photo by @frannysfarmacy
What is it?
Without getting too deep in the weeds, Delta-8, known by some as ‘marijuana lite,’ represents 1 strain among 140+ existing cannabinoids which are derived from the cannabis plant. Due to its similarity to Delta-9 (aka THC), Delta-8 has become quite popular — especially in states that don’t legally allow “traditional” marijuana such as North and South Carolina.
Many Delta-8 consumers report effects such as mild euphoria, improved mood, sleep benefits + pain relief, albeit at a much less potent rate than THC. Side effects may also include dry mouth, red eyes, paranoia, anxiety + a case of the “munchies.”
What’s the legality of this stuff?
As of July 2021, North Carolina has not banned Delta-8 and it is available locally. Due to the 2018 farm bill, the hemp from which Delta-8 is extracted has been federally authorized. So long as the hemp plant has a THC level below .3% it’s legal to grow in the state with proper permits; however, anything above that is illegal.
Delta-8 gummies in the production process. | Photo from @frannysfarmacy
Where can you find Delta-8 locally?
The short answer: throw a dart at a map of Asheville and it’ll probably land near a local hemp dispensary that sells it. You can also check out these spots:
- Asheville Dispensary, 919 Haywood Rd. — Tinctures, gummies, flower + topicals
- Apotheca, 3106 Sweeten Creek Rd; 21 Battery Park Ave. —Cartridges, distillate, tinctures, pre-rolls, vapes, shatter, gummies, edibles, flower + more
- Carolina Hemp Company, 290 Haywood Rd. — Flower + pre-rolls
- Franny’s Farmacy, 5 Miller Rd. — Gummies + flower
- The Hookah Hookup, 85 Patton Ave. — Flower + accessories
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Show
Network
- Women & Wine- Asheville Networking | Tues., July 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Urban Orchard Cider Co., 24 Buxton Ave. | Free | Sip cider and wine made by local female artisans + listen to featured speaker, business coach Ursula Jorch. 🍷
- KNOW Asheville Come Back Party | Tues., July 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. | Free for members, $25 for guests | Grab your gals for a girls night out filled with sips, bites, fashion + more. 👗
Biz
- July Business Before Hours | Tues., July 20 | 8-9 a.m. | Dynamite Roasting- Production Facility, 2744 US Hwy. 70, Swannanoa | Free | Bring your business cards to network + a gift to raffle off for door prizes. 👔
TryThis
- 12 Bones Brewing: Painting & Pints | Tues., July 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 12 Bones South, 2350 Hendersonville Rd. | $37 | Grab a brew + paint your own masterpiece. 🎨
- Open Mic Night | Tues., July 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Dirty Jack’s, 23 Buxton Ave. | Free | Brews and tunes from local artists. 🍺
Theater
- Magnetic in the Smoky Park | Tues., July 20 | 7 p.m. | Smoky Park Supper Club Outdoor Event Space, 350 Riverside Dr. | $15+ | Join The Magnetic Theater for a variety show full of comedy, theater, music + more. 🎭
Civic
- Coffee with the Mayor | Tues., July 20 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The Center for Art & Entertainment,125 S. Main St., Hendersonville | Free | Bring your questions about the city + a cup of joe. Reservations required. ☕
Film
- The Hunger Games | Tues., July 20 | 7 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave. | $5 | Watch the award-winning + cult favorite book-turned-film. 🎥
TheBuy
- West Asheville Tailgate Market | Tues., July 20 | 3:30–6:30 p.m. | 718 Haywood Rd. | Free | Get produce + handmade specialty items from local vendors. 🥕
Find more of the weekend’s local events in our July PlanAhead.
Weather
- 71º | Rain | 63% chance of rain
Civic
- The renovations at Jake Rusher Park (132 Peachtree St., Arden) — which include new parking, sidewalks, pickleball and basketball courts, restrooms + infrastructure updates — are complete. The bond project was approved by voters in 2016. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on July 24. ⛲
Development
- Asheville’s housing market has been pretty hectic in terms of high demand + low supply over the last decade, and now some are wondering if that bubble will bust in the near future. According to local real estate agents, the market may cool off some, but a major slowdown is unlikely. 🏠 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Cause
- ‘Miss Cherokee’ Amy West will lead The Every Child Matters walk to raise awareness and honor the lives of the 1,000 unmarked graves of children found at an indigenous residential school in Canada. The walk takes place on July 31 in Cherokee. (BPR News)
Listen
- Catch up on the latest local tunes from singer-songwriters + hip-hop artists alike with new albums from Ryan “RnB” Barber, Julia Sanders + Powder Horns. In this recent Mountain Xpress feature, these artists share the inspiration and creative process behind their tunes. 🎧
Biz
- For nearly 70 years, Black business owners contributed to a bustling biz scene on ‘The Block’ until it was largely destroyed by urban renewal policies. In the past year, Black-owned bizzes have worked to bring this legacy back to life. Catch up on the history + learn about its recent growth. (Mountain Xpress)
State
- The jobless rate in NC has decreased for the 9th month in a row, according to figures released by the state Commerce Department. The number of folks working in June grew by 12,600, while the overall labor force has increased by nearly 4,200 for a total of ~5 million. 💼 (WLOS)
- The NC Center for Nonprofits has elected 5 new board members + officers that include leaders from across the state. Representing Asheville as the Vice Chair is Asheville GreenWorks Executive Director Dawn Chávez. Juanita Wilson of Cherokee has also been elected to the board. (Mountain Xpress)
Coronavirus
- Check out the latest COVID-19 stats for NC from the Department of Health and Human Services here. As of Monday afternoon, 18,313 cases and 326 deaths have been reported in Buncombe County. See more Buncombe County-specific info here.
- Haywood County Health and Human Services has reported COVID-19 outbreaks at Camp Daniel Boone, Haywood Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Spicewood Cottages. As a result, Camp Daniel Boone has ended the summer’s camp sessions. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Asked
- We’re putting together a piece on the city’s most baller brunches and we need your expert input. We’re especially interested in extravagant, over the top eats + drinks — the wilder, the better. We’d be much obliged if you let us know your recs.
Travel
- Meet Campspot, a website (and mobile app) that makes it easy to book your next camping trip. From RV parks to cabins to glamp-sites, users can find + book all in one place while enjoying Campspot’s lowest price guarantee. 🏕️Ⓟ
FeaturedJob
- Samsel Architects is looking for a full-time Intern Architect to join their collaborative studio. They are a 12-person design-focused architectural firm, committed to sustainable design and design excellence in our region. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume + portfolio to careers@samselarchitects.com. Ⓟ
- Enza Home Furnishings and Bedding is looking to hire an Interior Designer and Furniture Sales Associate with design and selling experience. To apply, please email the hiring manager or call (215) 435-2883. Ⓟ
We're in for more rainy and overcast weather this week in Asheville —thankfully, though, that means plenty of opportunities for rainbows to be scattered across our skies.
Rainbows form through a process of refraction + reflection, meaning that they're created when sunlight hits water droplets at a certain angle. In Asheville, we typically see these rainbows in late afternoon, because that's when the sun is at an ideal sky placement.
Check out our Instagram page for some stunning photos we snapped of the rainbows last week. 🌈
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For those of y’all looking for those tasty Scottish eats, we’ve got answers. Check out World Market in Arden for the lowdown on Scottish imports. Reader Alex E. also sings the praises of Sawhorse’s black pudding, which is available on an occasional basis.
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