Press Releases

February 11, 2026

The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.

 ABC Commission staff recognized Commissioner L.T. McCrimmon and her contributions to our state in honor of Black History Month. Commissioner McCrimmon was the first African American woman to serve as Legislative Director for a North Carolina Governor under Governor Roy Cooper, and the first African American woman to be appointed as a Commissioner to the ABC Commission. 

Chairman Bauer also announced that the payment portal for ABC permit renewal and registration is open. The deadline is April 30th every year. Permittees that fail to renew/register ABC permits by April 30th must pay a 25% late fee. Any permits not registered or renewed by June 1st will be canceled, and permittees will need to fully reapply. 

The Commission ratified 90 hearing cases that resulted in penalties in excess of $108,000 and/or imposition of suspensions of permits for three days or more. Fines are due on or before March 6th, 2026, and suspensions begin March 13th , 2026. 

The Commission approved an exemption request pursuant to §18B-1116(b) for United Beverages of North Carolina, LLC T/A United Beverages of North Carolina; Hickory Entertainment, Inc.; Chan and Pam Lor T/A Steak and Sushi House; Elizabeth P. Gaither; and H. Dean Proctor. 

The Commission approved a merger approval request pursuant to §18B-703(a) for the City of Greensboro ABC Board and the Town of Pleasant Garden ABC Board. 

The Commission confirmed the next monthly meeting will be held at the NC ABC Commission (400 E. Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27610) on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at 10:00 am.

January 14, 2026

The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14th , 2026. Chairman Bauer recognized and thanked former ABC Chairman Paul Powell for his service to North Carolina and contributions to this field throughout his career. 

The Commission ratified 86 hearing cases that resulted in penalties in excess of $103,200 and/or imposition of suspensions of permits for three days or more. Fines are due on or before February 6th, 2026, and suspensions begin February 13th , 2026. The Commission approved an exemption request pursuant to §18B-1116(b) for Southern Peak Brewery, LLC T/A Southern Peak Brewery; Peak City Brewing Company, LLC T/A Southern Peak Taproom and Pizzeria; Nathan Poissant; Anthony Masino; and Kenneth Michalski.

The Commission approved a proposed ABC store location at 20215 West Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, as requested by the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. This store will replace the existing ABC store located at 19701 Statesville Road in Cornelius, which will be converted into a mixed beverage ABC store. 

The Commission continued the NC Private Protective Services Board’s request until the March 2026 Commission meeting. The Commission held a public hearing for proposed amendments to 14B NCAC Subchapter 15C, Rule .0103 and Section .0700. 

The Commission approved May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th , October 14th, November 18th, and December 9th of 2026 as future Commission meeting dates. The next monthly meeting will be held at the NC ABC Commission (400 E. Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27610) on Wednesday, February 11 th, 2026, at 10:00 am.