Milstone Creek representative urges Town of Ramseur to allow 10 a.m. Sunday alcohol sales; board tables request

A representative of Milstone Creek, the business that operates the Cider House, asked the Town of Ramseur Board of Commissioners on Monday to adopt a local "brunch bill" allowing businesses to begin Sunday alcohol sales at 10:00 a.m. instead of noon.

The presenter told the board the Cider House was annexed into Ramseur in 2024 and that since it began serving alcohol by the glass the business has experienced "no issues" and has operated responsibly. "We are asking Ramsour to adopt a brunch bill allowing Sunday alcohol sales to begin at 10:00 a.m. instead of noon," the representative said.

Board members acknowledged neighboring towns have adopted similar measures and that proponents say it supports local businesses and visitor expectations. But commissioners raised a procedural concern: they were told the Cider House’s annexation paperwork and some tax filings had not been completed and that county and state filings may still be outstanding. "I don't think that we're in a position to make a decision on it right now. I think we're kind of putting the cart before the horse," one commissioner said, citing unresolved paperwork and potential town liability.

After discussion, a motion to table the brunch-bill request until the necessary paperwork is completed was made and carried. The board directed staff to complete and deliver the ordinances and related filings to the county and Secretary of State so the board can reconsider the request at a later meeting.

Next steps: staff will return documentation to the board when county and state filings are complete and the board will place the proposal back on the agenda for further action.