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July 23, 2019

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

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July 23, 2019

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

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July 18, 2019

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

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July 18, 2019

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

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July 3, 2019

Despite disappointments on alcohol reform, lawmaker says, ‘We’re winning the battle’

N.C. lawmakers, one could argue, have had unprecedented success this legislative session in reforming the state’s archaic laws governing … [Read more...] about Despite disappointments on alcohol reform, lawmaker says, ‘We’re winning the battle’

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June 10, 2019

OPINION: Craft Beer Law a Win for Consumer Choice, But We Need More Alcohol Reform

Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 363, the Craft Beer Distribution and Modernization Act. The law will allow … [Read more...] about OPINION: Craft Beer Law a Win for Consumer Choice, But We Need More Alcohol Reform

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May 31, 2019

Alcohol reform may be coming to N.C., and it’s about time

The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system — created in 1937 in the wake of the repeal of Prohibition — for the past 80-plus years has … [Read more...] about Alcohol reform may be coming to N.C., and it’s about time

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May 15, 2019

ABC boosts liquor contract where auditor found waste

RALEIGH, N.C. — The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has increased a warehousing contract that the state auditor criticized … [Read more...] about ABC boosts liquor contract where auditor found waste

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May 8, 2019

North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 2

Bob has a bumper crop of North Carolina sweet potatoes. How can he get them to a consumer? Bob’s got a lot of options. Maybe Bob knows … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 2

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February 15, 2019

North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 1

Did you know that North Carolina used to be the nation’s leader in locally owned and operated distilleries? It’s true. In 1904 the state had … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control System: Part 1

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February 1, 2019

In Wake County, the whiskey so popular hundreds wait on list to get it

An unusual Excel spreadsheet lives on a computer in a government office in the warehouse district just north of the Beltline. This file … [Read more...] about In Wake County, the whiskey so popular hundreds wait on list to get it

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August 9, 2018

Audit: Nearly $14 million wasted in ABC liquor contract

RALEIGH, N.C. — Poor contract management and too much warehouse space cost the state nearly $14 million over 13 years, according … [Read more...] about Audit: Nearly $14 million wasted in ABC liquor contract

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ncrma NC Retail Merchants @ncrma ·
7 Feb 2022

.@Andye123 joined @TimMoffitt, @stillnbarrel and @jonpsanders on a virtual panel hosted by @JohnLockeNC to discuss the modernization of NC's ABC system and whether NC should privatize the sale and distribution of liquor. https://bit.ly/3Jc0mNW #ncga #ncpol #freethespirits

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ncrma NC Retail Merchants @ncrma ·
23 Nov 2021

An excellent analysis by ⁦@CarolinaJournal⁩ of the NC ABC System, how NC got here & why the system needs to be fixed. Arcane N.C. ABC caters to college kids, problems drinkers, and the poor - #ncga #ncpol #freethespirits https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion-article/arcane-n-c-abc-caters-to-college-kids-problems-drinkers-and-the-poor/

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sgteliv K9Star🐾 & Sarge🇺🇸 @sgteliv ·
3 Oct 2021

This place is built on Indian Burial Grounds.
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julierobinsonnc Julie Robinson @julierobinsonnc ·
21 Sep 2021

After today’s surprise resignation…
Next step: WHO is interested in this **VERY important** NC ABC Commission appointment???🙏 @ChuckMcGrady @BrianTurnerNC @TimMoffitt @Andye123 @IsaVillaGarcia @DavidMeeker @stillnbarrel @HouserLobbyNC Dan Gurley, others?🤷‍♀️😃🥃 #freethespirits

Julie Robinson @JulieRobinsonNC

This👇is BIG #NCPOL news…NC’s ABC Chairman resigned today amid on-going warehouse & supply issues for customers at NC’s ABC stores.
Will this “change in leadership” be another important step to FINALLY modernize NC’s (woefully outdated) #liquor laws & regulatory structure??🙏🙏 https://twitter.com/stillnbarrel/status/1440029200690339842

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