Category Archives: COVID-19

Ohio Gov. Wants 10 P.M. Bar Closing

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Liquor Control Commission to adopt new rules that would make 10 p.m. last call.  Patrons would be allowed to continue drinking until 11 p.m.  The idea is to halt the spread of Covid-19. … Continue reading →

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ABI Sees Global Volumes Rise a Bit in June; U.S. Market Share Stable as STRs Ease 6.1%

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports global revenue fell 17.7% in the second quarter, while net profit plunged to $452 million, or 18 cents a share, from $2.7 billion, or $1.25 a share, a year earlier. “Our performance in the second quarter was materially … Continue reading →

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N.C. Gov. Bans Sale of Bev/Al After 11 p.m.

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Executive Order 153 stops the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm. North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed. This order will take effect Friday, July 31, the governor’s office said. … Continue reading →

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Covid Could Close 8,000 Hotels for Good

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

More than 8,000 U.S. hotels could be forced to close in September, thanks to Covid-19, warns Chip Rogers, ceo, American Hotel & Lodging Association. “If business travel doesn’t pick up by this fall, and the PPP funding has run out, … Continue reading →

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Foley Johnson Winery Closes After Worker Test Positive for Coronavirus

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

“No other employees were in close contact with this person, as defined under Napa County health directives. Out of an abundance of caution the site was closed and underwent a deep sanitization,” Foley Johnson officials said in a statement. Company … Continue reading →

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Alabama Orders Early Close for Bars, Restaurants as Covid Surges

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to order bars and restaurants to stop selling alcohol at 11:00 p.m. All alcohol must be consumed by 11:30 pm. Bars and restaurants will be able to stay open after that time, but patrons … Continue reading →

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