RALEIGH, N.C. — Adding a twist
to blue laws in an increasingly red state, North Carolina's
Republican-led legislature is toasting a measure intended to keep the
booze flowing at the Democratic National Convention.
President
Barack Obama and other Democratic Party headliners are set to be in
Charlotte for the nominating soirée held every four years, which kicks
off with a Labor Day party at a stock car track. The state's
government-run liquor stores are closed Sundays and for the Monday
holiday, presenting a potential problem for bars, restaurants and hotels
needing to replenish depleted alcohol stocks.
The convention is expected to draw tens of thousands of people who will spend millions on food and libations.
To the rescue is a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Raleigh sponsoring a bill to keep the Alcoholic Beverage Control stores in Mecklenburg County, which includes Charlotte, open for Labor Day 2012.
Co-sponsored by Republicans and Democrats from the Charlotte area, the measure flowed through the state House last week on a voice vote and is awaiting approval in the Senate.
The convention is expected to draw tens of thousands of people who will spend millions on food and libations.
To the rescue is a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Raleigh sponsoring a bill to keep the Alcoholic Beverage Control stores in Mecklenburg County, which includes Charlotte, open for Labor Day 2012.
Co-sponsored by Republicans and Democrats from the Charlotte area, the measure flowed through the state House last week on a voice vote and is awaiting approval in the Senate.
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