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A popular Triangle brewery just closed its last 2 taprooms. Here’s the reason

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By Juli Leonard
| The News & Observer Verified
The last two taprooms of a popular Triangle brewery closed this month, continuing a craft beer shrinkage in the region. Vicious Fishes closed taprooms in downtown Cary and Angier in the first week of June. The popular brewery had previously closed locations in Apex and Fuquay-Varina. Co-owner Ken O’Berry said the latest closings were led by a payroll withholdings mistake, that put a block on the brewery’s ABC permit renewals.
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NC lawmakers pitch new bill banning use of hemp and kratom for everyone under 21

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By Juli Leonard
| The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) Verified
Some hemp farmers seek grow strains with high CBD and low THC content. File photo Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina House introduced a bill banning hemp consumables for anyone under 21. An amendment added kratom consumable products to the bill’s under‑21 age restriction. Violators face a Class 2 misdemeanor and fines starting at $500 and rising to $1,500.
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A pioneering craft beer bar in Raleigh has new owners. Here’s what’s next

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By Juli Leonard
| The News & Observer Verified
An influential beer bar and bottle shop in Raleigh is changing hands after more than a decade in business. State of Beer, the craft beer destination from the folks at Trophy Brewing, has been sold to North South Hospitality, the owners of the popular bar and restaurant Gussie’s and the wine shop The Hippo.
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