Morganton ABC Board History
WHERE WE STARTED
The history of Morganton ABC Board began with the opening of a temporary location on South Sterling St. on November 6, 1963. The first permanent store opened in June 1964 at 250 West Fleming Drive. This location, which played a significant role in Burke County liquor sales, operated for 61 years before being relocated just around the corner in 2025 to Tannery Square, marking another chapter for the Morganton ABC Board.
FIRST BOTTLES PURCHASED
LEFT: The first legal bottle of liquor sold in Burke County, N.C., marking a significant moment in the history of liquor sales in the region, was purchased by William F. Davis on November 6th, 1963.
RIGHT: Fast forward to February 17, 2025, when the first bottle sold in the new store, part of the Morganton ABC Board, was purchased by Steve Gregory.
THE NEW STORE
February 17, 2025 marked our opening day at our new location inside Tannery Square, a significant event for the history of Morganton ABC.