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Alcohol laws in Lincoln County, North Carolina

The information on this page applies to unincorporated areas in Lincoln County. The laws in effect in incorporated places within Lincoln County may differ from what is shown here.

cities, towns, and villages in Lincoln County (click to expand)

Italics = census designated place

Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

AM PM AM
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
alcohol sales permitted beer and wine alcohol sales not permitted

In unincorporated areas in Lincoln County, North Carolina, the sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on Sunday. Packaged liquor may be sold between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Packaged beer and wine may be sold between noon and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

However, the following exceptions apply:

Holidays. The sale of packaged liquor is prohibited on the following days:
  • New Year's Day
  • The Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
alcohol sales permitted beer and wine alcohol sales not permitted

Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between noon and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

Source: North Carolina ABC Commission, Legal Sales Area Report