Cocktail contraction: North Carolina among states drinking less

Sept. 2. Did you notice fewer people drinking over the holiday weekend, or out at a restaurant recently? If so, it’s part of a trend. In 2019, North Carolina recorded its highest share of adults who drink at 53.3%. But by 2023, that share had fallen to 49.2%—a decrease of 4.1 percentage points. Millions of […]