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North Carolina Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: Beer and wine sold in groceries and convenience stores; spirits only in ABC stores — no North Carolina retail permit authorizes spirituous liquor.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

Beer and wine sold in groceries and convenience stores; spirits only in ABC stores — no North Carolina retail permit authorizes spirituous liquor. Beer and wine sales are also subject to county or municipal local-option approval.

Official source: abc.nc.gov →

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