In 1937 North Carolina's General Assembly created a uniform system of controlling and regulating the sale of distilled spirits. A State Board of Control - The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission was established to oversee the issuance of alcohol permits, develop liquor administrative codes, determine product selections and establish uniform prices throughout the State.
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The New Hanover County ABC Board was established under Session Law 1935-418 which was ratified May 11, 1935. The date of first retail sales was August 2, 1935.
The New Hanover County ABC Board was expanded from three members to five members effective October 1, 2010.
New Hanover County ABC - our history
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November 17, 2022 9:00 A.M.
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New Hanover County ABC
The Goals of the Board and its employees are to achieve a reasonable balance in five general areas: (1) providing a high level of customer service, (2) contributing to the Boards beneficiaries, (3) maintaining a knowledgeable and dedicated workforce, (4) supporting efforts to ensure the legal sell and control of alcoholic beverages (5) maintaining sufficient working capital to sustain the future.
The Facts - ABC Board Basics
NHC ABC
Our Goals
Board Members
Board Chair - William Blair
Board Vice-Chair - Cedric Dickerson
Board Member - William Rivenbark
Board Member - Bruce Shell
Board Member - Thomas Wolfe
General Manager- Charles Hill
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