Liquor stores located in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Castle Hayne.

New Hanover County ABC Board has proudly managed the sale of distilled spirits in New Hanover County for over 90 years.

Beyond facilitating responsible liquor sales, we make impactful community investments by distributing revenue to state & local government, local law enforcement, and local alcohol education initiatives.

The mission of the Board and its employees are to achieve a balance in five areas:

Maintain Capital
We maintain sufficient working capital to operate efficiently and maximize community investments.
Responsible Sales
We employ legal and ethical practices to ensure that the sale of spiritous liquor enriches our community and does not harm it.
Reliable Workforce
We maintain a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to responsible sales and underage drinking prevention.
Customer Service
We aim to provide a high quality service by going above and beyond to fulfill each customer's needs.
Beneficiary Relationships
We foster community partnerships to better understand the needs of our beneficiaries.

New Hanover County ABC Board has proudly managed the sale of distilled spirits in New Hanover County for
over 90 years.

Maintain Capital
We maintain sufficient working capital to operate efficiently and maximize community investments.
Responsible Sales
We employ legal and ethical practices to ensure that the sale of spiritous liquor enriches our community and does not harm it.
Reliable Workforce
We maintain a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to responsible sales and underage drinking prevention.
Customer Service
We aim to provide a high quality service by going above and beyond to fulfill each customer's needs.
Beneficiary Relationships
We foster community partnerships to better understand the needs of our beneficiaries.

Documents

New Hanover County ABC is subject to public records law. View recent financial documents below.

Board Meeting Minutes

Board Meetings

New Hanover County ABC Board meetings generally occur at 9:00am on the third Thursday of each month.

View Upcoming Board Meetings

Thursday, August 20th 2026 at 9:00am
Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 9:00am

January 15, 2026
Februrary 19, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 28, 2026
June 18, 2026

July 16, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026

New Hanover County ABC Board has proudly managed the sale of distilled spirits in New Hanover County for over 90 years.

The mission of the Board and its employees are to achieve a balance in five areas:

Maintain Capital

We maintain sufficient working capital to operate efficiently and maximize community investments.

Responsible Sales

We employ legal and ethical practices to ensure that the sale of spiritous liquor enriches our community and does not harm it.

Reliable Workforce

We maintain a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to responsible sales and underage drinking prevention.

Customer Service

We aim to provide a high quality service by going above and beyond to fulfill each customer's needs.

Beneficiary Relationships

We foster community partnerships to better understand the needs of our beneficiaries.

New Hanover County ABC Board has proudly managed the sale of distilled spirits in New Hanover County forover 90 years.

Maintain Capital

We maintain sufficient working capital to operate efficiently and maximize community investments.

Responsible Sales

We employ legal and ethical practices to ensure that the sale of spiritous liquor enriches our community and does not harm it.

Reliable Workforce

We maintain a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to responsible sales and underage drinking prevention.

Customer Service

We aim to provide a high quality service by going above and beyond to fulfill each customer's needs.

Beneficiary Relationships

We foster community partnerships to better understand the needs of our beneficiaries.

Documents

Documents

FY 2027 Financials

FY 2026 Financials

FY 2025 Financials

FY 2024 Financials

Board Meetings

Board Meetings

View Upcoming Board Meetings

New Hanover County ABC Board has proudly managed the sale of distilled spirits in New Hanover County for
over 90 years.