Hendersonville Lightning in Hendersonville, North Carolina

Henderson County may pursue merger of ABC boards

Henderson County ABC Board members sworn in last week began discussions on merging with existing county boards or operating separately. A Raleigh administrator notes mergers can work when multiple towns share liquor sales, with three current county boards and a potential sixth store. Proposals consider sites in unincorporated areas or Mills River, while a merger could route profits to towns and the county after overhead. County leaders warn a reduced number of boards may be preferred, but merger remains one of several options alongside new stores or inaction.