A Wilkesboro man faces multiple charges for allegedly running an illegal moonshine distillery that exploded.
According to the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division ALE), agents investigated an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County on Monday, Oct. 26 after a reported fire caused by an explosion.
ALE agents were initially called to the area by the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, Wilkes County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Office of the State Fire Marshal in reference to a structure fire caused by an active non-tax paid liquor manufacturing operation…