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Craven County commissioners reject change to allow earlier Sunday alcohol sales after strong public opposition
Summary
After extended public comment from residents and religious leaders, the Craven County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to reject an ordinance amendment that would have moved Sunday alcohol sales from noon to 10 a.m.
The Craven County Board of Commissioners voted down a proposal to change the county39s ordinance for Sunday alcohol sales from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., following more than an hour of public comment that largely urged commissioners to preserve the later start time.
Commissioner Jeff Mark, who moved the amendment, said he filed the measure in response to requests from Fairfield Harbor and several retailers that said earlier opening would help Sunday brunch business. "I made the motion…
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