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North Carolina launches ‘Booze It and Lose It’ campaign for Labor Day holiday

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CHARLOTTE — North Carolina law enforcement will increase their presence during the Labor Day holiday in an effort to combat impaired driving.

The “Booze It and Lose It” campaign runs Aug. 31 through Sept. 13.

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The annual statewide campaign combines increased impaired-driving enforcement with public outreach.

Officials say 378 people died in alcohol-related crashes last year.

Drivers are urged to plan a sober ride before drinking.

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