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Alcohol in NC

NOTE: This was not written by an attorney. You should talk to an attorney if you need legal advice. This is for informational purposes only.

Since alcohol laws vary from state to state and so many goth nights are in bars, here's some links:

You may find a place that requires you to purchase a membership to enter to attend a show or goth night. This is because from 1982 to 2022, bars that serve hard liquor were legally required to have memberships. The membership fees vary, sometimes as low as $1 or even less per year. This requirement was eliminated in 2022 but some bars may still require memberships.

Driving Times

A quick summary of general drive times between cities in North Carolina, and some cities outside NC. This list is Raleigh-centric because that's where I am.

Note: Updating this page in 2025 I am reminded I wrote this page before everyone had GPS and smartphones, but I'll leave this here anyway.

You can lose your license for driving more than 15 (fifteen) miles per hour faster than the speed limit you are in. Yes, I know that in California this number is 25. No, California laws won't help you here driving here in NC. Yes, I have had a Californian tell me I was wrong about NC laws.

Most recent update 25 May 2025.

Updates or changes? Let me know at steve@ncgoth.com.

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