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North Carolina Celebrates 250 with Heat and Pride | Durham News
North Carolina ignited its Fourth of July with a record-breaking 1.4-mile “First in Freedom” parade in Raleigh, drawing thousands braving extreme heat to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Families, out-of-state visitors, and locals united in patriotic spirit, with Governor Josh Stein later honoring 49 new citizens at the Capitol’s “Freedom Fest,” complete with Declaration readings, music, and a flyover. Despite sweltering temperatures forcing event adjustments across the nation, the community’s resilience shone through — and fireworks lit up the night, proving that unity and pride endure…
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