Alice in Appalachia approved pending documentation after missing manager background check
Oct 28, 2026
The board approved Alice in Appalachia's permit pending a manager name change and final documentation after staff reported a missing manager fingerprint/background step; applicant Bernadette West said she will be the on‑duty manager until checks are complete.
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Alice in Appalachia sought permission to move its beer permit from Market Square to Gay Street. At the Oct. 27 meeting staff flagged missing background/fingerprint results for the manager listed as Steven Samson and noted an unchecked box on the application. Officer Presley told the board: "We're missing background and fingerprints for manager, Steven, Samson."
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