Charlotte sports bar owner forced to take down most US flags

Cable news is showing footage of the destruction of the Charlotte Coliseum on heavy rotation. But there is a another story from the North Carolina that bears looking at.

From the Charlotte Observer:

For years, nine flags have flapped in the breeze atop Steamer's Sports Pub in east Charlotte. That changed Sunday afternoon when owner Bill Nolan climbed onto the roof and took down six American flags.

Nolan was cited May 18 for violating a city ordinance that allows his business to fly only three flags. After learning of the $350 appeal fee, Nolan decided to give in for fear of losing the bar's certificate of occupancy, he said.

This is the same state that sent John Edwards to Washington.

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