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GUEST EDITORIAL: Free speech case ends foolish N.C. beer label ban
Political appointees who run North Carolina’s booze bureaucracy will no longer play amateur art critic.
ABC issues fines, moves forward in expanding the size of growlers
RALEIGH — The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has taken another step in passing rules to expand the size of growlers from 2 to 4 liters.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Booze blunders hasten ‘last call’ for ABC system
North Carolina’s obsolete alcohol sales bureaucracy was dealt tandem blows this month as its chairman resigned in frustration and a federal judge scrutinized its censorship under a First Amendment microscope.
Bill allowing festival liquor sales and online orders from ABC stores passes Senate
RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate has passed House Bill 890, an all-encompassing measure that could help distillers succeed in a crowded and burgeoning industry.
Hoptoberfest scheduled for Oct. 2 at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — With many COVID-related restrictions being lifted, the county’s annual craft beer and chicken wing festival is on for 2021.
N.C. brewers, Carolina Journal seek clarification from governor over Phase Two plans
RALEIGH — The N.C. Craft Brewers Guild is among those, including Carolina Journal, seeking clarification from Gov. Roy Cooper about the fate of breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
More than 65 beers on tap for Hoptoberfest at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce staff was busy Friday prepping for the fifth annual Hoptoberfest on Saturday.
Hoptoberfest moving from speedway to Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — One of the county’s largest fall events is switching venues.
The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce moved the location for the fifth annual Hoptoberfest, which was originally scheduled to be held at The Rock-Speedway and Entertainment Complex, across the street to Rockingham Dragway.
Bill allowing beer and wine at university stadiums heads to governor
RALEIGH — House Bill 389, which would open the way for universities to sell beer and wine at college sporting events, is awaiting a signature from the governor.
Bill allowing beer and wine at university stadiums clears another hurdle
RALEIGH — House Bill 389 could soon become law.
The Senate/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, June 5, approved the bill, introduced in the Senate as S.B. 296. It passed the House, 88-24, April 16.
The bill heads to the Senate Commerce Committee.
