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diegobarrei · 3 years

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LOS MEROS, un álbum de hip hop ideal para relajar.

B-Real & Berner se juntaron de nuevo y el resultado está muy bien.

Cuando salió Candy, el primer single del álbum, inmediatamente me dejé llevar por el hipnótico beat. Tiempo después quedé maravillado al saber que tiene un sample de una canción que pertenece a dos cantantes polacos: Krzysztof Krawczyk y Edyta Bartosiewicz. Justamente la voz de Edyta es la que aparece sampleada.

El track tiene onda, dale play y prestá atención al minuto 2:20

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Ahora sí, te invito a escuchar la versión rapper:

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El segundo single publicado siguió el mismo feeling del primero. La instrumental es viajera, y los raps, fluyen libres. Un poco de gasolina, junto al newyorkino Dave East.

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LOS MEROS es un proyecto de Berner & B-Real, el cuarto que realizan en conjunto, luego de una trilogía llamada Prohibition.

Las grabaciones sucedieron durante finales de diciembre del año 2019 y principios de enero de 2020. En su momento, los artistas vía redes sociales comentaron que estaban trabajando en un nuevo álbum, grabando en Conway Recording Studios de Los Ángeles. Allí han anteriormente brillaron High Class Artists del rap como Snoop Dog, Lil Wayne, JAY-Z, Black Eyed Peas, Xzibit, entre otros.

A partir de ahora, hay que sumar a ese listado al dúo de Los Meros y además, a Everlast (House of Pain) y al mexicano El Alemán. Los dos colaboraron en este nuevo disco, generando una conexión con la vieja escuela del hip hop y con la nueva escena del rap/trap latino. Este crossover generacional afortunadamente es cada vez es más frecuente y la hace muy bien a la cultura hiphop.

Junto al mexicano El Alemán

Con Everlast

El tracklist está compuesto por 15 temas, aquí lo podés ver:

Full álbum desde Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1137sXS9g1n9yXSfi592o2

Weed Business Lovers

Hay que reconocer que al dúo de Los Meros los une el amor por el hiphop, y también por el cannabis. Los dos tienen sus propios emprendimientos canábicos; B-Real dirige su tienda Dr. Greenthumb's Sylmar, y Berner está detrás de Cookies. ¿Te imaginás esas juntadas y grabaciones compartiendo weed? ¡Yo sí!

Mucha música por aquí

Además de tener diversos negocios relacionados con la comercialización legal de la marihuana, los dos MCs suelen estar en actividad con sus otros proyectos artísticos.

B-Real, cuyo nombre es Louis Freese, tiene su propio canal de TV en YouTube llamado B-REAL TV, en donde entrevista a infinidad de personalidades en The Smokebox, conduce también su podcast The Dr. Greenthumb Show, gira por todo el mundo con Prophets of Rage (el supergrupo integrado por músicos de Rage Against the Machine y de Public Enemy); y por supuesto, comanda Cypress Hill, uno de las bandas más icónicas de la historia del hip-hop.

El año pasado inclusive entregó un nuevo álbum de Serial Killers titulado Summer of Sam, el proyecto que mantiene junto a Xzibit y Demrick; y también, se lo vió grabando junto al legendario productor Dr. DRE.

Lo de Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., o mejor dicho Berner, también es para destacar; como artista del rap en los últimos años ha publicado material tras material sin parar. En 2019 sacó dos discos solistas (El Chivo, La Plaza) y dos proyectos colaborativos (Slimey Individualz con Mozzy, Pheno Grigio con Curren$y). Y el año pasado volvió recargado con este proyecto, otros colaborativos junto a R-Mean (The Warning), Cozmo (Respect The Connect), Larry June (Cooks & Orange Juice) y uno en solitario titulado Russ Bufalino.

Su discografía es extensa, está compuesta por 15 álbumes solistas y 26 colaborativos. Un animal de la música. Hay que destacar que desde hace años linkeó con Wiz Khalifa y la crew de Taylor Gang, y que además fue Berner quien sugirió/pidió a B-Real de hacer algo en conjunto. Sin conocerlo siento que me caería muy bien (lo mismo aplica para B-Real claro está).

#b real #los meros #berner #hi hop #weed #cookies #cypress hill #wiz jhalifa #rick ross #serial killers #hiphop #relax

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janepwilliams87 · 4 years

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Rapper Who Owns Looted Marijuana Dispensary Says Justice Is More Important Than Business

One marijuana dispensary owner whose business was caught in the chaos stemming from the reaction to rampant police violence over the weekend says he values life and justice over his stolen cannabis merchandise.

Cookies, a well-known dispensary in Los Angeles, was looted during Saturday’s massive protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd. But the brand’s creator and store’s part-owner, the famous rapper-turned-cannabis-entrepreneur Berner, says he is more concerned about the underlying injustices being highlighted by protestors than the damage to his storefront.

A video on Instagram shows the Cookies location on Melrose being broken into, with people jumping the fence, entering the store and stealing products. Police are seen driving by in the clip, but no one appears to have been arrested.

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It’s going down in the streets tonight

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Berner, whose real name is Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., released a statement shortly after the incident.

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I don’t expect everyone to understand what’s going on in the world

right now …. but I do ….

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The rapper doesn’t condemn the people who broke into the store. Instead, he argues that human life is more valuable than any building.

“It’s extremely unfortunate what happened to our store tonight on Melrose. But as a human living in the world we’re living in today, I cannot expect anything less until justice is served,” Berner said in the video posted to his 1.3 million Instagram followers. “We can rebuild our store, but you cannot bring someone back to life.”

“With that being said, we stand with what is going right now in the world. A statement needed to be made. All I say is, I pray everyone stays safe and protects their family in a time like this,” the rapper said. “How can I worry about a store when there is so much more going on in the world right now? So much hate, so much anger, so much pain, and a lack of justice. Please take care of your families and stay safe.”

There were six armed security guards at the storefront, Berner said, but he told them not to be violent towards protesters. “I don’t want to see anyone die!! I told everyone to stand down,” he posted. “I’m not allowing anyone to die on my watch… all life matters. And money comes and goes…”

Instagram commenters were quick to suggest that insurance money stemming from the theft would be advantageous to Berner. One commenter, Elijah71p, wrote: “Plus that insurance money won’t hurt.”

But Berner said he wasn’t counting on it, replying: “We sell weed. I’m not sure that insurance will honor our business, I haven’t even thought about it. I was focused on preserving life and instructing the armed guards to stand down and not to shoot.”

Another commenter wrote on the post: “Someone had good insurance, lol other wise I’m sure this would sound different.”

“Nah man, the world is a fucked up place,” replied Berner. “This is from the heart homie.”

Cannabis companies have historically had a hard time accessing coverage for things like lost employee wages, property damage and more due to marijuana’s federal classification as a schedule I substance.

Berner started Cookies as a clothing and cannabis brand in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2016. The company has held itself up as an equity success story, opening the Cookies Haight Street location with CEO Shawn Richard under San Francisco’s first social equity license. While some have raised questions about the involvement of white investors and people with political pull helping to win the dispensary’s approval, Berner has maintained that the company is holding true to authentic cannabis culture—one that represents and speaks up for black, indigenous and people of color.

The Cookies brand, well-known for its bright blue packaging, is on sale in eight medical and adult-use markets across the country, including in Its dispensary storefronts in Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Francisco and Denver.

Cookies isn’t the only dispensary to have been impacted by looting over the weekend. Photos of a ransacked MedMen location in downtown Los Angeles have surfaced, for example.

medmen got cleaned out of cannabis last night in downtown los angeles pic.twitter.com/zlw9RjDOtS

— Zeus Tipado (@tipado) May 31, 2020

The company has not issued a statement at the time of publication.

New Congressional Resolution Condemns Police Brutality And War On Drugs

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the-record-obituaries · 5 years

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Jan. 16, 2019: Obituaries

Franklin Delano Bell, age 85

Franklin Delano Bell, age 85, of Millers Creek, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born July 27, 1933 in Wilkes County to Clay H. and Grace McNeil Bell. Mr. Bell was a US Army Veteran and was previously employed with the United States Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Jerry Bell.

Surviving are his wife, Frances Childress Bell; daughters, Kimberly Johnson and husband Chris of North Wilkesboro, Donna Smith and husband Rev. Randy of Deep Gap; sister, Sara Sowers of Greensboro; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Congo Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Luke Pyles and Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Congo Pentecostal Holiness Church from 12:00 until 2:00 on Thursday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Congo Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, c/o Linda Huffman, 287 Cactus Lane, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Evelyn Taylor, 90

Mrs. Evelyn Marie Steele Taylor, age 90, widow of Vernest Elwood Taylor, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were January 15, at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson, Rev. Scotty Roten, and Rev. Virgil Woodie officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Taylor was born on September 4, 1928 in Rocky Mount, VA to Ivey and Carrie Lou Minton Steele. She was a secretary at Texaco Oil Company in North Wilkesboro as well as at other businesses. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernest Taylor, and two brothers, Charles Robert (Bobby) Steele of Zionville and Ivey Steele, Jr. of Athens, GA.

She is survived by one son, Edwin Taylor of the home; one daughter, Elizabeth (Susie) Harris of Wilkesboro; one granddaughter, Charly Harris of Wilkesboro; two great grandchildren, Tre` and Kassidy Lowe of Wilkesboro; a brother, Raymond Steele, and wife, Lulabelle, of Hiddenite; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cub Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 86, Wilkesboro NC 28697, or to the donor's choice.

Mauvreen Combs, 89

Mrs. Mauvreen Gentry Combs, age 89 of Wake Forest, formerly of Wilkes County, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wake Forest.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Pleasant Home Baptist Church in the Lomax community, with Rev. Danny Bauguess and Rev. Mike Ester officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Combs was born March 19, 1929 in Wilkes County to Carmel and Vallie Sparks Gentry. She was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church.

Mrs. Combs was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Mastin Jack Combs; and three sisters, Jean Tucker, Inez Ester, and Sybil McCann.

She is survived by two daughters, Gail Combs Uzzell of Raleigh, and Terry Combs Lopez and husband, Antonio, of Freeport, Bahamas; one son, Reginald F. Combs and wife, Dianne, of Lewisville; five grandchildren, Chandler Minton Conklin and husband, Ronald Dean Conklin, Zachary W. Minton, Emily Combs Yeatts and husband, John, Edward F. Combs and wife, Laurel, and maria Isabella Lopez; six great-grandchildren, Ashley R Conklin, Shelby D. Conklin, John "Jack" Yeatts, Jr., Walter F. Yeatts, Clara P. Combs, and Madeline A. Combs; and one sister, Rebecca Gentry Cauthren and husband, Shelbie D. Cauthren, of Roaring River.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Home Baptist Church, 162 Byrd Road, Roaring River NC 28669.

James Wilborn, 63

Mr. James Henry Wilborn, age 63 of North Wilkesboro, died Friday at Hospice of the Piedmont in Highpoint.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, January 17, 2019 at New Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Knox, Rev. Brent Bailey, and Rev John A. Speaks officiating. Burial will be in High View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Wilborn was born January 7, 1956 in Wilkes County to Charles William and Cora Alice Barber Wilborn. James began his career at Wilkes ADAP, Inc. on June 9, 1977. And he truly lived a full life!! He called ADAP - "school" but it was truly work. James was a member of the yard/janitorial crew. he mastered over the years - using the riding mower - even loading it on the trailer, push mower, weed eater, and the leaf blower. He also worked hard when the crew went out to rake leaves and stack logs. James also loved working with the janitorial crew. He would vacuum tirelessly - till the job was done. James loved to work - but he also loved earning money and going to the bank to cash his check. This was his pattern for 42 years!!! He also loved gospel music and especially the song, "Oh Happy Day".

Mr. Wilborn was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Rufus Wilborn; and two sisters, Wilma Calloway and Janice Eller.

He is survived by three sisters, Billie Cuffee and husband, Lonnie, of Wilkesboro, Cora Ellen Simpson and husband, Keith, of North Wilkesboro, and Melissa Richardson and husband, Danny, of North Wilkesboro; and four brothers, Spencer Wilborn and wife, Veronica, Lawrence Wilborn, Alvin Wilborn and wife, Norma, and Clyde Wilborn, all of North Wilkesboro. He also held a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Wilkes ADAP, P.O. Box 698, North Wilkesboro NC 28659.

Joan Porter, 79

Joan Huffman Porter, age 79, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born June 22, 1939 in Wilkes County to James Wayne and Edith Beshears Huffman. She was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro. Ms. Porter was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Charlie Huffman.

Surviving are her daughter, Sharri Porter and husband Stephan Lackey of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jennifer Foster and husband Chad, Ryan Lackey all of North Wilkesboro; and brother, Jerry Huffman and wife Lydia of Boone.

Funeral service was January 12, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Triplett officiating. Burial was in Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ruby Pardue Blackburn Adult Day Care, PO Box 984, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Wake Forest Baptist Health & Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Bill Wolfe, 84

Mr. Bill Turner Wolfe, age 84 of Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were January 11, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Dwayne Andrews officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Wolfe was born January 20, 1934 in Wilkes County to Blaine James and Mary Ann Cardwell Wolfe. He was retired from Broyhill Furniture. Bill enjoyed coon hunting, working with his Honey Bees and being outside. He was a member of Elk Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Dorothy Marie Goforth Wolfe, an infant daughter; Sharon Kay Wolfe, a brother; Willie Wolfe, a sister; Hattie P. Wolfe and a granddaughter; Brittany Caudill.

Mr. Wolfe is survived by five daughters; Sandra Wolfe Harless, Patty Wolfe, Susan Wolfe Ratliff and Janet Wolfe Milam all of Ferguson and April Wolfe Johnson and husband Scott of North Wilkesboro, a son; Billy Wolfe and wife Alicia of Ferguson, ten grandchildren; LeAnn Church, Jessica Younce, BJ Younce, Sydney Church, Brandon Sturgill, Miranda Carter, Kayla Burchette, Presley Caudill, Nathan Johnson and Hannah Johnson, thirteen great grandchildren; Mackenzie Berk, Skyler Kluttz, Gavin Gilbert, Trinity Absher, Hayden Absher, Jade Wolfe, Draken Wolfe, Cayden Wolfe, Ember Wolfe, Cody Burchette, Grayson Carter, Emma Caudill and William Caudill and three brothers; Willard Wolfe of Ferguson, JB Wolfe and wife Mary of TN and Fred Wolfe of North Wilkesboro.

Altha McNeil, 93

Mrs. Altha McNeil, age 93 affectionately known to her friends and family as "Granny" passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. A native of Wilkes County, NC, she and her first husband Charles Faw moved to Damascus, VA around 1947 to manage a Smithey's Department Store. She lived in Damascus until Charles died on July 1978. She remarried her second husband Thomas McNeil in 1981. They moved to Maryland for a short period of time before they returned to Damascus. After Thomas died in 1996, she moved back to Wilkes County, NC where she lived in her childhood home until 2016. With failing health she moved to Thomasville, NC to live with her daughter Judy until her death.

Altha "Granny" was preceded in death by her parents; Odell and Ella Moore, a brother, Paul Moore, an infant brother, Howard, her first husband, Charles Faw and her second husband, Thomas McNeil. Altha is survived by her children; Judy Butler (Roger) of Thomasville, NC and Eddie Faw (Ann) of Burnsville, NC. She is also survived by her four granddaughters; Christi Bryant of Abingdon, VA, Shana Holcombe of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kimberly Greene (Steve) of Cary, NC, and Jennifer Guilfoil (John) of Harrisburg, NC, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter and a brother; Jack Moore of Yadkinville, NC, a sister; Georgia Faw of North Wilkesboro.

Altha loved her family and was proud to host a semi-annual family get together where she included family and friends from all facets of her life. She was a warm loving person who never met a stranger and always a had a smile and a positive attitude. And most importantly she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Funeral services was January 15, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, 270 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC with Rev. Jonah Parker and Mr. Sid Crunk officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Calloway Cemetery in West Jefferson, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, Highpoint, NC 27262.

The family wishes to thank Hospice for their care of Granny with a special thank you to her nurse Rachel and the Chaplain Chris and Social Worker Kat.

Patsy Johnson, 83

Mrs. Patsy Mae Johnson, age 83 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were January 11, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Ken Boaz officiating. Burial was in Oak Forest Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson was born October 29, 1935 in Wilkes County to Fred Gales and Minnie Church Gales. She was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Rex Edwin Johnson, one son; Rex Allen Johnson, two sisters; Doshie Anderson and Trilby Johnson and one brother; Carlie Gales.

She is survived by one daughter: Ginger J. Barker, one son; Mark E. Johnson and wife JoAnn all of Wilkesboro; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care At-Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Carol Kennedy, 74

Carol Johnson Kennedy, age 74, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her husband, children and family. Mrs. Kennedy was born December 22, 1944 in Wilkes County to Rev. Lester and Eulala Church Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and seven siblings.

Surviving are her husband, Johnny D. Kennedy; her children, Karen Shumate and husband Gene of McGrady, Jon Kennedy and wife Tera of Hays, Wendy Porter and husband Brian of North Wilkesboro, Hank Kennedy and husband Brent Ridenour of Kernersville; brothers, Allen Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Dale Johnson of Roanoke, Virginia, Claude Johnson of Hays; sister, Carrie Billings of Traphill; grandchildren, Rusty Shumate, Kendall Shumate, Michelle Porter, Troy Porter; great grandchildren, Kayden Morgan, Kamryn Scott, Keria Hayes and Sydney Ellis.

Funeral service was January 11, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Key and Carlton Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Kennedy Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Steven Anderson, 66

Mr. Steven Jack Anderson, age 66 of Boomer passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home.

A graveside service with full Fire Fighters Honors was January 10, at Scenic Memorial Gardens with Dr. Chris Hefner, Rev. Robert Duncan, and Rev. Gary Watson officiating.

Mr. Anderson was born April 3, 1952 in Caldwell County to Doris June Anderson. He worked for Lowes' Companies, Inc. and was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church and the Ferguson Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Wayne Anderson.

He is survived by his wife; Joyce Adams Anderson of the home, his son and daughter-in-law; Steven Patrick and Andrea Watson Anderson of Deep Gap, one grandson; Jackson Garrett Anderson of Deep Gap; nephews Captain Jerry Wayne Anderson, Phillip W. Smith, Eric F. Smith, Douglas A. Smith,

Norman Adams, 76

Mr. Norman Adams, age 76 of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Adams, a retired Personnel Director of the Fulton County Human Services Department, served his country proudly as a veteran of the US Armed Forces. He also earned an Associate of Science degree at Essex County College, a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Southwest University, and a Bachelor of Arts at Jersey City State College. Mr. Adams will be remembered as an avid civil and social activist and educator. He was awarded for his involvement with Volunteering in Service to America by US Vice President Hubert Humphrey and served on the Forsyth Board of Elections.

Memorial services with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. John Speaks, Pastor V.C. Crawford, and Kenneth Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Adams was born August 3, 1942 in Wilkes County to Donald and Frances Glenn Adams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Harry Adams.

He is survived by a sister: Gyllie Edge of Maryland; one son: Dwayne Adams; one nephew: Brian Adams and two nieces: Tianna Adams and Meanna Adams; one great nephew and two great nieces; fiance' Eva Johnson King.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

Edward Ray Osborne, age 66

Edward Ray Osborne, age 66, of Millers Creek, passed away Saturday at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born February 15, 1952 in Wilkes County to Roscoe Brantley and Maudie Williams Osborne. Mr. Osborne was a member of Cricket Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Joan Adams.

Surviving are his wife, Pam Miller Osborne; daughter, Amanda Hopkins and husband Matthew of Wilkesboro; granddaughters, Elsa Hopkins and Greta Hopkins; sisters, Ethel Sheets and husband Carl of Millers Creek, Claire O. Donaldson, Velma Sturgill both of North Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Cricket Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Millsaps, Rev. Burl Jones and Rev. Gary Benesh officiating. Burial will follow in Mtn. Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cricket Baptist Church from 12:00 until 1:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Kayla Melissa Dubuque, age 25

Kayla Melissa Dubuque, age 25, of North Wilkesboro, passed away, Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born March 29, 1993 in Wilkes County to Kyle Dubuque and Kimberly Sheppard. Kayla enjoyed spending times with her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kristal Gale Dubuque.

She is survived by her father and step mother, Kyle and Charlene Dubuque of North Wilkesboro; her mother, Kimberly Sheppard Young of Wilkesboro; brothers, Jamie Anderson, Joshua Evan Dubuque both of Elizabethton, Tennessee; sister, Kimberly Nicole Dubuque of North Wilkesboro, brothers, James Wyatt, William Wyatt both of North Wilkesboro, William Hairston of Wilkesboro.

Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lane Roark officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

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blockheadbrands · 4 years

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California Cannabis Retailers Looted During Protests Turned Riots

A.J. Herrington of High Times Reports:

Rapper and dispensary owner Berner made a statement about the events on his Instagram page.

Cannabis dispensaries up and down California were looted over the weekend as protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police turned violent in cities across the state. A growing list of California retail cannabis shops impacted by looting compiled on social media included more than 30 businesses as of Monday morning, with reports of dispensaries in Chicago and Oregon affected by civil unrest circulating online as well.

Cannabis entrepreneur and rapper Berner, the co-owner of the brand Cookies, posted a video of his reaction to the company’s Los Angeles dispensary location on Melrose Avenue being looted on Saturday night to his Instagram feed. In the post, Berner shrugged off the material loss caused by the looting, choosing to focus instead on the injustice that has so far resulted in six days of protests across the nation.

“It’s extremely unfortunate what happened to our store tonight on Melrose. But as a human living in the world we’re living in today, I cannot expect anything less until justice is served,” Berner, whose real name is Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., said in the video. “We can rebuild our store, but you cannot bring someone back to life.”

“With that being said, we stand with what is going right now in the world. A statement needed to be made. All I say is, I pray everyone stays safe and protects their family in a time like this,” he continued in the video to his 1.3 million Instagram followers. “How can I worry about a store when there is so much more going on in the world right now? So much hate, so much anger, so much pain, and a lack of justice. Please take care of your families and stay safe.”

Berner’s Cookies brand, which encompasses cannabis and clothing, was launched in 2016 after he worked his way through several positions in the Bay Area’s pre-Prop 64 medical marijuana scene. The brand is now available in eight legal cannabis markets and operates eponymous retail locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, and Santa Ana, California. The company also maintains cannabis cultivation operations, offering popular strains including Gelato and London Pound Cake.

Dozens of Dispensaries Looted

Cookies is one of more than two dozen cannabis retailers in California that have been affected by the riots and looting that have ravaged cities across the United States. Kevin Ahaesy, the owner of ECO Cannabis in Oakland, said that his dispensary was broken into Friday night by up to 10 people, who made away with thousands of dollars’ worth of product. Although he understands that the city’s police officers were extremely busy over the weekend, he said that he wishes he could have got a better response from law enforcement.

“I think that we pay extremely high taxes and extremely high fees to the city of Oakland,” he said. “I think if they’re going to make us an exception in that respect, then they also have to make us an exception in protecting us.”

Other videos of cannabis dispensaries being looted, including a MedMen store in Los Angeles, have also been posted to social media.

TO READ MORE OF THIS ARTICLE ON HIGH TIMES, CLICK HERE.

https://hightimes.com/news/california-cannabis-retailers-looted-during-protests-turned-riots/

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