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North Carolina Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)

Conditional: North Carolina is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at county-operated ABC stores, or by-the-drink in mixed-beverage outlets, while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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North Carolina is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold only at county-operated ABC stores, or by-the-drink in mixed-beverage outlets, while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores. ABC stores are closed on Sundays.

Official source: abc.nc.gov →

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