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Commissioners adopt ordinance allowing Sunday alcohol sales starting at 10 a.m.; vote follows debate
Summary
The Town of Ramseur adopted an ordinance permitting alcohol sales beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays after a divided board debate that centered on whether the measure should apply townwide and its impact on neighboring Randolph County (a dry county). The motion carried after procedural clarification about non-votes.
The Town of Ramseur Board of Commissioners voted June 16 to adopt a "brunch" ordinance that allows the sale of alcohol beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Supporters said the change would help Millstone Creek (the Cider House) and could drive modest tourism and ABC store revenue returns; opponents warned the ordinance applies townwide and could permit future bars or earlier beer/wine sales at convenience stores.
One commissioner voiced concern, saying, "I don't readily see the benefit to the town," and warned the ordinance could apply beyond the current establishment. Other board members noted that the town receives ABC store revenue and argued that extending Sunday hours by two hours was a limited change. After a protracted exchange about statutory voting rules and an apparent abstention, staff clarified the recorded result as in favor of adoption. The board proceeded and the motion was approved.
