Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Did you know Mecklenburg County ABC is much more than a retail operation?

Every purchase made at a Mecklenburg County ABC store helps support programs and services throughout our community. From funding local education and prevention initiatives to supporting public safety efforts and community organizations, Mecklenburg County ABC reinvests resources right back into Mecklenburg County.
Our mission goes beyond sales—we're committed to creating a safer, healthier, and stronger community for everyone.

Summer is almost here, and that means more time on the water, outdoors, and making memories with family and friends. ☀️🚤

Before summer officially kicks off, local boy scouts had the opportunity to enjoy some fun while learning important boating safety tips from Mecklenburg County ABC Law Enforcement at the Joshua Murray Boating Safety Center.

From life jacket awareness to safe practices on the water, these lessons help ensure that summer adventures stay safe and enjoyable for everyone. A special thank you to our law enforcement team and community partners who continue investing in education, prevention, and positive experiences for our youth. Together, we're helping build safer communities—one conversation at a time.

☀️ Summer is here, and so are the tastings!

We're filling our calendar with a full month of opportunities to discover new products and learn from industry representatives.

Take a sneak peek at our upcoming Friday tasting events—coming to a store near you throughout June.

For a complete tasting schedule and event details, visit meckabc.com.

🔞 Must be 21+ to participate.

🌟 Showing Up and Showing Out at Store 20 – University City! 🌟

A big shoutout to Joy and the team at Meck ABC Spirits Store 20 on University City Boulevard for delivering an outstanding customer experience.

One customer recently shared:

⭐ "Great selection of bourbons, but what makes this store a great store is the staff. They are super friendly and helpful."

At Meck ABC, great products are important—but it's our people who make the difference. Thank to the entire Store 20 team, for living the Meck ABC Way and creating a welcoming experience for every customer who walks through the door.

👏 Way to go, Team 20!

🎉 Celebrating a Community Win! 🎉

On Saturday, the Meck ABC Law Enforcement Community Engagement team proudly participated in the Washington Heights Resource & Business Expo at the beautiful Ritz Park.

A special thank you to Concerned Citizens of Washington Heights and Alternatives To Violence (ATV) for bringing together residents, organizations, and businesses for a fun, engaging, and informative event for all ages.

The expo connected community members with valuable resources focused on youth development, mental health and wellness, public safety, and support for local businesses.

Thank you to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and everyone who attended and helped make this event a success! 🤝💙

⭐ 5-Star Spotlight: ABC Spirits Store 21 ⭐

Ballantyne has it going on—and so does the team at ABC Spirits Store 21!

Nestled in the heart of one of Charlotte's most vibrant communities, Store 21 recently earned a 5-star customer review. According to one happy customer praised the friendly people and selection" every time you stop by.

We're proud of the team for delivering great customer service and creating a welcoming shopping experience for our customers.

If you're in the area, stop by and say hello at 📍16019 Lancaster Highway. (Must be 21+ to purchase.)

Grant Partner Spotlight: Hope Haven, Inc.

For individuals rebuilding their lives after treatment, recovery requires more than temporary support—it requires stability, guidance, and a strong foundation for the future

Hope Haven, Inc. provides individualized recovery support for residents transitioning from primary treatment programs, helping them continue their journey through structured living, counseling support, and Person Centered Plans tailored to each resident’s goals and challenges.

Their work focuses on long-term healing by helping residents build independence, strengthen life skills, and create healthier paths forward.

With support from the FY26 Renewal Grant Program, Hope Haven will continue creating opportunities for recovery, resilience, and lasting positive change across Mecklenburg County. 🤝

☕ Grounding with Coffee ☕

The Mecklenburg County ABC Board partnered with the team at Starbucks in the Cotswold Village Shopping Center and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for Coffee with a Cop — an opportunity to connect with the community through conversation, information sharing, and of course, coffee.

Thank you to all the community members, patrons, and partners who stopped by and helped make the event such a great success. Events like these help strengthen relationships, build trust, and create meaningful connections throughout Mecklenburg County. 🤝

Grant Partner Spotlight: The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc.

For more than 46 years, The C. W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc (CWWCHC) has remained committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable healthcare and support services for individuals and families throughout Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.

Each year, CWWCHC serves more than 15,600 patients through comprehensive primary and preventive medical and dental care, mental health and substance use disorder services, HIV testing and treatment, discount pharmacy, food pantry, nutrition counseling, and mobile medical, dental, maternal health, and behavioral health clinics to bring care directly into neighborhoods where people live, work, and raise their families.

To remove care barriers, CWWCHC offers free patient transportation, a sliding fee discount program, and extended evening and weekend hours. Through multiple care locations and community-based outreach, CWWCHC promotes healthy families, strong neighborhoods, and lasting community wellness.

Thanks to support from the FY26 Renewal Grant Program, CWWCHC will continue to advance its mission of enhancing access to the highest quality comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.

☕ You'll be served! Coffee that is! We’ll be serving coffee tomorrow at our Coffee with a Cop event!

Stop by, grab a cup, and say hello to members of Meck ABC team. We’d love to connect with you.

📍 Starbucks – Cotswold Village Shopping Center
4450 Randolph Road, Charlotte
🗓 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM