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Confederate flag at NC's Great American State Fair booth removed
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- A video display featuring the Confederate flag was removed from the North Carolina booth at the Great American State Fair after drawing criticism; the governor's office confirmed the display did not represent the state and was taken down promptly.
- The North Carolina booth was sponsored by private companies, not the state itself, which declined sponsorship due to costs; several local businesses, including Mt. Olive Pickle Company, initially supported the exhibit.
- Following the controversy, Mt. Olive Pickle Company withdrew its participation from the pavilion, highlighting the sensitivity around the Confederate flag's presence.
- The event, organized by the Trump-aligned nonprofit Freedom 250, aimed to celebrate America's 250th anniversary but did not intend to include the Confederate flag in its displays, which was removed once discovered.
- Governor Josh Stein's office emphasized that the display contradicted North Carolina's values and highlighted plans for an official state semiquincentennial celebration focused on unity, equality, and freedom.
