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NC Governor Skips Patriotic Fair | Wilmington News
North Carolina’s governor skipped the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall, sparking outrage from Rep. Chuck Edwards who calls it a partisan snub over patriotism. While the state cited budget limits, Edwards and others suspect political motives — especially since Democratic governors nationwide followed suit. Private sponsors stepped in to fund North Carolina’s booth, but controversy erupted when Confederate flags were displayed — later removed after the governor publicly criticized them. The episode dives into the tension between state pride, political optics, and how…
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