NC Liquor Price Vote on Hold | Wilmington News

North Carolina’s ABC Commission paused a controversial plan to raise liquor prices, aiming to curb heavy drinking, after fierce backlash from bars and restaurants warning it would kill drink specials and cost consumers more. Despite chairman Hank Bauer’s defense that the move targets excessive purchases without hurting businesses much — and that state revenue gains are modest — a recent poll shows overwhelming voter opposition. The commission is now reviewing more data and input before deciding whether to proceed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8a043af00b7a4ba