North Carolina lawmakers weigh pros and cons of privatizing liquor sales

ABC Store Charlotte residents will be able to make a trip to some ABC stores for the first time. (WSOC.)

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers are considering privatizing liquor sales.

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The state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission handles the oversight for all ABC stores.

Some members of the Government Efficiency Committee want to investigate the cost of privatization.

Some argue the state would lose money if it were to give up control.

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