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North Carolina Balloon Ban Stalls | Fayetteville News
Balloons may look festive, but in North Carolina, they’re sparking a fierce environmental and safety battle. Mylar balloons pose fire risks and deadly threats to wildlife, yet a statewide ban keeps getting stuck in committee — even as neighboring states like Virginia and Florida move forward, and local areas like Topsail Beach already have their own rules. These balloons can drift thousands of miles, washing up on beaches with corporate logos still attached. Advocates push on, seeing local bans as momentum, hoping lawmakers will finally act before it’s too late for the state’s ecosystems…
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