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North Carolina Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In North Carolina, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine — but not spirits, and even beer and wine sales are subject to county or municipal local-option approval.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026
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In North Carolina, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine — but not spirits, and even beer and wine sales are subject to county or municipal local-option approval. Spirits are sold only in ABC stores, because no North Carolina retail permit authorizes spirituous liquor.

Official source: abc.nc.gov →

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