By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 29, 2023 Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile! That seems to be the theme for alcohol proponents in the town of Elon. Having launched a social district in April, the town expanded it in August to include land owned by a church and more recently […]
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Public Safety vs. Major Overhaul of Alcohol Laws: CAL Takes a Stand
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 15, 2023 The executive director of the Christian Action League this week urged House members to defeat a bill that would loosen alcohol restrictions, warning such an overhaul would harm public safety and lead to more fatalities on the road. The proposed bill, SB 527, would allow alcohol […]
Alcohol Industry Tightens Grip on State Lawmakers: ‘Paradigm Shift’ on Restrictions
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 7, 2023 Happy hours, Sunday liquor sales and cocktails to-go — not to mention a slew of other rule-loosening provisions — may soon be a reality across the state, as the alcohol industry appears to tighten its grip on North Carolina lawmakers. On Tuesday, in a room full […]
While One Third of Drinkers Trying to Cut Back, Legislature Set to Expand Liquor Sales
by L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 31, 2023 More than a third of U.S. drinkers are trying to cut back in 2023, according to a recent survey by NCSolutions. And the so-called “sober curious” movement is gaining momentum across the nation. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, legislation introduced earlier this year would open the door […]
Unmasking Alcohol’s True Impact: From Hypertension to Cancer
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 23, 2023 A headache, a hangover, and a night of regrettable actions — most folks know the common and immediate problems created by drinking too much alcohol. But what they may not know is that alcohol is linked to seven different types of cancer and a myriad of […]
Alcohol-Related Deaths Rising (Especially for Women) Surpassing Fentanyl and Cocaine
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 18, 2023 Mention fentanyl, heroin or cocaine in a crowded room and heads start to wag. “What a shame,” “how awful,” “unbelievable, this rampant drug abuse.” Too often the criticisms fall from lips just inches away from an evening cocktail. While opioids dominate the headlines, alcohol kills upwards […]
SBC Sunday School Lesson Provided Great Opportunity to Address Neglected Topic
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League July 31, 2023 My wife, Kim, and I attend a small Baptist Church in the metropolis of Eureka, North Carolina. I’m being facetious about Eureka’s size because actually, it’s a town in Wayne County with a population of about 200. Our pastor is stupendous and the congregation of […]
Lowering the Alcohol Limit for Safer Roads: The Push for House Bill 148 in North Carolina
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 5, 2023 If you had the ability to make North Carolina roads safer for everyone, how quickly would you do it? Arguably, that power now lies in the hands of lawmakers who may soon be entertaining House Bill 148. The legislation would reduce the legal alcohol limit for […]
Bill Will Open ABC Stores on Sundays, Allow for Curbside Cocktails, Mobile Bars, Establish ‘Happy Hour’ and Much More…
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 29, 2023 Sunday ABC sales, curbside cocktails, happy hours, discount liquor, and a host of other alcohol-pushing provisions are on the table at the N.C. Legislature. The House Committee on Alcohol Beverage Control took up a 36-page omnibus bill on Tuesday. The Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of […]
‘Can’t Be Full of the Spirit and Buzzed at the Same Time,’ says Pastor
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 26, 2023 Is it wise for a Christian to drink alcohol? In a nation where nearly two-thirds of people are drinkers and excessive alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death, the question is one that should be dealt with but is often side-stepped from the […]