McCreary Co. residents vote no to alcohol

<Voters in McCreary County said no to liquor.<br /><br />In a special election held Tuesday, voters narrowly rejected a proposal to allow the sale of alcohol within the county by 47 votes. <br /><br />The final vote was 2485 for the proposal and 2532 against.<strong>Previous story</strong><br /><br />Voters in McCreary County, Kentucky are going to the polls Tuesday, to decide whether alchohol can be sold in their county.There are a lot of<a href="http://www.wbir.com/news/article/230989/2/McCreary-Co-gets-ready-for-alcohol-vote" target="_blank">strong opinions on both sides,</a> with signs all over town.Supporters say the county could use the tax dollars, and legal sales could cut down on bootlegging, which has been a problem in the county. It could also attract new businesses to town.Opponents say alcohol won't solve McCreary County's problems.If the alcohol vote passes, the fiscal court will set up a board to manage the sales of alcohol in McCreary County.We'll let you know what voters decide later no WBIR.com and on 10News Nightbeat at 11.<