Welcome to the home page of the North Carolina Association of ABC Boards. Our association represents over 140 county and municipal ABC boards operating throughout North Carolina. The association was incorporated in 1960.

The association works with its members to promote responsible alcohol sales through control, provide the highest level of service and generate revenue for North Carolina communities.

Orientation for New Managers & Board Members
Location: ABC Commission Building, Raleigh
Date: February 23, 2010. Time: 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Tentative Schedule: Meeting 10:00 am — Noon; Lunch on own Noon — 1:00 pm; Warehouse tour 1:00 — 2:00 pm. Other managers and board members are welcome to attend on a space available basis.
RSVP Laurie Lee | laurie.lee@abc.nc.gov | 919-779-0700 x 254

2009 Summer Conference in Asheville, NC.

Materials from Pam Taylor’s presentation on the Program Evaluation Division’s study of North Carolina’s ABC system.

Materials from Vaughn Upshaw’s presentation on ABC board members’ duties and responsibilities.
  •   Accountable ABC Boards
  •   Sample Expectations
  •   Sample Tools

Highlights from the 2009 Supervisors Meeting

A 12/10/08 report by the General Assembly recommends that the ABC system be modernized by defining the mission of local boards, providing management tools for better oversight, and modifying outdated statutes. To read the report, click on http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/PED/Reports/RecentReports.html.

"Control State vs. Open State - Spirituous Liquor Sales in North Carolina" North Carolina's control system provides our citizens with control, service and revenue.

"Point of View" article by Joe Wall, Executive Director, NC Association of ABC Boards, published by the Raleigh News & Observer on 8/16/07.