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Nylon flag change stirs debate at State House
Lawmakers replaced the cotton Confederate flag at the State House with a nylon version to resolve durability and display issues. Key figures including Senate leader Glenn McConnell defended the switch, arguing the cotton flag bled and tangled in wind. The move could challenge the existing compromise from July 2000 and raise questions about consent and material choice amid a sensitive, prolonged dispute.
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