Wilkesboro man charged after explosion leads firefighters to active moonshine operation: NC ALE

Moonshine seized after explosion, fire at illegal liquor distillery, officials say

More than 150 gallons of moonshine were seized after a fire and explosion at an illegal liquor distillery in North Carolina, ALE says.

Explosion uncovers illegal moonshine operation in NC mountains

A house explosion exposed an illegal moonshine business operating out of the North Carolina mountains.

Moonshine still explodes in Wilkes

An illegal distillery operation exploded and caught fire in Wilkes County on Monday, prompting local and federal officials to arrest its owner, according to a news release from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, known as ALE.

Wilkes County liquor distillery seized after explosion, ALE says

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) -- An investigation is underway after an illegal liquor distillery exploded in Wilkes County, according to the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division. ALE agents were contacted by the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, the Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Office of the State Fire Marshal and told about a [...]

Feds seize 161 gallons of moonshine after explosion and fire in Wilkes County

A Wilkes County man faces six charges.

Illegal still found in burning building

A Wilkes County man was charged with manufacturing non-tax paid alcoholic beverage and other misdemeanor offenses after authorities responded to a fire and explosions in a building containing an illegal distillery Monday afternoon, stated an N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement Division…