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The North Carolina Advisory Council, a group of law enforcement officials, public health experts, industry representatives and lawmakers created last year by Governor Josh Stein to recommend a comprehensive approach to regulate cannabis sales, approved its interim report on April 2.

Read what could be the potential impacts to legalizing marijuana

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus County commissioners voted 6-1 Monday night to place a referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether to allow alcohol sales in unincorporated areas of the county.

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HOPE HULL, Ala. (WSFA) - An alcoholic beverage company is expanding its U.S. operations, and the Montgomery area will be home to its newest facility.

Read more about where the alcoholic beverage company is expanding

CHARLOTTE - The Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and North Carolina ABC Commission are unveiling the results of "Operation High Octane." The year-long undercover operation targeted the illegal sale of liquor. In North Carolina, it is illegal to sell alcohol on the secondary market.

Charleston - The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) is excited to announce Wirt County High School as the first-place winner of the 13th annual NO School Spirits Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest. This year, the contest received 46 video PSAs from nearly 350 students, all focused on the dangers of underage drinking and drinking and driving. 

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), with assistance from the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), executed four search warrants Sunday morning as part of a long-term investigation into illegal alcohol and drug activity at two Greensboro businesses.

Like Costco isn't cool enough already with all of its food sampling and its famous hot dog and soda deal, it's about to become even cooler at one of its warehouse stores in Bucks County

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COEUR D'ALENE, ID - Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control will host a free Alcohol Beverage Seller & Server Training on Wednesday, May 13, at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.

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Restaurant and distillery owners in Virginia have a reason to raise a glass this week after legislation that loosens the state's liquor regulations was signed into law. 

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Michigan bars and stores purchased nearly $235 worth of liquor per every resident 21 and older in 2025.

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