Hemp Industry Holds Its Breath | Fayetteville News

North Carolina’s hemp industry narrowly avoided a regulatory crackdown this week as lawmakers shelved a bill that would’ve crippled its $4 billion economy, but looming federal restrictions threaten to upend the entire sector—businesses are bracing for a potential exodus to friendlier states like Virginia while senators scramble to delay the rules set to hit in November 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c520fa91bed68e56