Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned. If that happens, the industry — already foundering — will go bankrupt, says Zack Medford, leader of the N.C. Bar and Tavern Association. The co-owner of several popular bars in Raleigh and Wilmington,...
Senate Bill 155 slid through the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and, slowed by only the usual dissenters, advanced to the Rules Committee with nary a soft grimace nor a lingering burn. The original bill was replaced during the hearing by a Proposed Committee Substitute. The current version would allow restaurants to sell alcohol starting at...
Senate Bill 155, what has been called the “brunch bill,” appears to have gotten a jumpstart and could go forward in the next couple of weeks. The measure has been referred to the Senate Finance committee. Restaurants would benefit if this bill becomes law, as they could sell alcohol beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday,...
