The ABC Store is a tradition that has ruled North Carolina since the end of prohibition. Alcohol was a divisive political issue after … [Read more...] about NC Liquor Laws Move Into The 21st Century With Some Resistance
DINNER GUEST: Restaurants and likker laws
Someone said that the most uncommon thing in the world is common sense. It was past time for legislators to take a commonsense approach to … [Read more...] about DINNER GUEST: Restaurants and likker laws
N.C. sells liquor through 170 independent, political boards: What could go wrong?
It has begun. Or, probably more accurately, a local and statewide crusade to prevent privatization of North Carolina’s liquor … [Read more...] about N.C. sells liquor through 170 independent, political boards: What could go wrong?
Plan to privatize alcohol sales in N.C. stirs discussion
Two legislators from Guilford County are prime movers in a proposal to privatize alcohol sales in North Carolina and liquidate the state’s … [Read more...] about Plan to privatize alcohol sales in N.C. stirs discussion
Many favor loosening NC’s restrictions on alcohol sales
A plan to scrap North Carolina's decades-old system of alcohol sales is being toasted by many people statewide. A proposal unveiled this … [Read more...] about Many favor loosening NC’s restrictions on alcohol sales
A good start for ABC reform
N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady may not be around to finish the job of reforming the state’s antiquated alcoholic beverage control laws, but that … [Read more...] about A good start for ABC reform
Booze, to Privatize or Not to Privatize, That Is the Question
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (I.E. State controlled liquor) or to take arms against … [Read more...] about Booze, to Privatize or Not to Privatize, That Is the Question
N.C. legislators work to modernize the way alcohol is bought and sold
Currently, craft distilleries in North Carolina face much harsher regulations than the state’s craft breweries. The North Carolina General … [Read more...] about N.C. legislators work to modernize the way alcohol is bought and sold
Lawmaker proposes scrapping ABC stores, allowing other retailers to sell liquor
Grocery stores and other retailers could sell liquor under a long-discussed privatization bill that rolled out Tuesday at the General … [Read more...] about Lawmaker proposes scrapping ABC stores, allowing other retailers to sell liquor
McGrady bill to revamp ABC system gets first committee hearing
Following a major victory last week with the passage of Senate Bill 290, Representative Chuck McGrady (R-117, Henderson) continues his … [Read more...] about McGrady bill to revamp ABC system gets first committee hearing
With Roy Cooper’s Signature, N.C. Distilleries Can Become Cocktail Bars
Distillers in North Carolina are raising glasses to Senate Bill 290, which cleared its final hurdle in the General Assembly Wednesday. … [Read more...] about With Roy Cooper’s Signature, N.C. Distilleries Can Become Cocktail Bars
Durham Distillery is opening a cocktail bar, now that North Carolina says it can
An expected expansion of North Carolina’s ABC laws is already having a quick effect. … [Read more...] about Durham Distillery is opening a cocktail bar, now that North Carolina says it can