New Bern, NC
985 Hwy 70 E
The ABC store at 985 Hwy 70 E is in New Bern. Craven County ABC Board runs it.
This store closes at 9 PM, the latest time state law allows.
Checking hours…
Today Today's hours are in the table.
| Monday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed (state law) |
State law says ABC stores cannot open on Sunday. G.S. 18B-802(b) , checked 2026-10-27
State rules
- ABC stores cannot open on Sunday, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. The local board can close them on other days too. G.S. 18B-802(b) , checked 2026-10-27
- ABC stores must stay closed from 9 PM to 9 AM. The local board sets the hours in between. G.S. 18B-802(a) , checked 2026-10-27
- You must be 21 to buy alcohol. A seller can check a driver's license, a state ID, a military ID, or a passport. G.S. 18B-302(a) and (d) , checked 2026-10-27
Address
985 Hwy 70 E
New Bern, NC 28560
County: Craven
Local board
Board county: Craven.
First retail sales: July 1935.
Authorization listed by the commission: Pasquotank Act 1935 - 493.
Source: NC ABC Commission board page, checked 2026-10-27.
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Questions
Can these ABC stores open on Sunday?
No. State law says no ABC store can open on Sunday, and no employee can sell alcohol that day. G.S. 18B-802(b)
Are they open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. Thursday, November 26, 2026 is Thanksgiving. State law closes ABC stores that day. G.S. 18B-802(b)
How late can an ABC store stay open?
State law keeps ABC stores closed from 9 PM to 9 AM. The local board sets the hours in between. G.S. 18B-802(a)
Source
- Source: NC ABC Commission store locator, checked 2026-10-26 · name, address, city, zip, hours, phone, lat, lng
- Source: US Census Bureau Geocoder, checked 2026-10-26 · county