Wet vote wins in formerly dry Spencer Co.

Spencer County is going "wet" and it will soon be legal to sell alcohol.

The “yes” votes took it by over 800 votes. This is an issue that hadn't been voted on since the 1970s, and it's an issue that has people divided.

Things are about to change in Taylorsville.

Until Tuesday, it had been 30 years since people in Spencer County voted "wet" or "dry" and they chose to not to sell alcohol.

So it's no wonder after the polls closed Tuesday, many people headed to the courthouse to eagerly await the results.

“2, 767 yes, 1,928 no,” announced the lady tallying votes.

40% of the voting population turned out and decided to make it legal to sell alcohol in Spencer County.

"I didn't expect it to be that much a difference either way. I was in hopes it wouldn't pass, but that's a matter of opinion,” said Ray Armstrong.

"It's going to be bad for the county. There were a bunch of people that got behind this because they know it's going to benefit them, but it's not going to benefit nobody but them, it's bad,” said Larry Goodlett.

Before the polls closed, we talked to people about their vote. Those who voted against selling alcohol said they're worried about a spike in crime and drunk driving.

"With all the pros and cons, I'd rather have a nice, clean, country living, than try to take a chance on a few bucks to cause problems out in the county,” said Andy Henderson, who voted ‘no’.

Those in favor said revenue from alcohol sales could do Spencer County some good.

"I would like to see a little more business here. A couple of restaurants and if that's what it takes to get them here, it doesn't mean I drink all the time, but it's one of our freedoms,” said Denise Miller, who voted ‘yes.’

"Keep revenue in the county. People bring revenue to other counties when they buy it, so we might as well keep the revenue here,” said Paul Panepinto, who voted ‘yes’.

So the "yes" votes have it. The "no’s" say they hope it works out for the best.

"There's no positive to alcohol,” said Goodlett.

Of course you won't find liquor on the shelves tomorrow. Businesses still have to apply for a liquor license.