On April 6, 2010, Burnsville, the only incorporated town within Yancey County, held a referendum providing for the legal sale of alcohol within the town limits. The referendum passed. After applying for and receiving the applicable permits, Burnsville now operates an ABC store; some retail establishments now sell beer and wine; and a few restaurants sell beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Graham County is the last remaining fully dry county in the state of North Carolina.
On April 6 2010 Burnsville the only incorporated town within Yancey County, held a referendum providing for the legal sale of alcohol with,in the town limits. The referendum passed. After applying for and receiving the applicable permits, Burnsville now operates an ABC store; some retail establishments now sell beer and win,e; and a few restaurant,s sell beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Graham County is the last remaining fully dry county in the state of North Carolina.