Groups scrap plan to protest Confederate flag at Lorain fair
Lorain County groups say they will not demonstrate during the fair after Charlottesville violence. Leaders warn protests could attract flag supporters and invite clashes, citing fear the flag represents hate and could divide the community. Heather Heyer and two Virginia troopers are honored in a moment of silence.
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Bail denied for driver in Charlottesville murder case
James Alex Fields Jr. faced no bail after a judge denied requests amid his murder charge for driving into counter protesters, killing Heather Heyer. Police records reveal prior accusations by his mother Samantha Bloom of threats with a knife and abuse in 2010 and 2011, including a 12 inch knife incident and a bathroom confinement. A 2015 Europe trip comment about Germany was noted by a former classmate.
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White supremacists tout larger demonstrations after Charlottesville
White supremacists say they are just warming up and promise more rallies in more cities after the Charlottesville violence. David Duke, a longtime extremist, says the weekend event is a step toward realizing Trump era aims and supporters plan fundraising for potential legal costs.
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Protesters topple Confederate statue in Durham
A crowd toppled a bronze Confederate statue in front of a county administrative building in Durham North Carolina on Monday evening as anti fascist groups gathered nearby. Video posted by WNCN reporter Derrick Lewis shows the statue being pulled down.
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Lorain Schools Board Seeks Records on CEO Search
Lorain School Board votes 4 to 1 to adopt two public records requests aimed at clarifying the CEO search. The requests target Atlantic Research Partners and related communications about 37 applicants, including finalist David Hardy. NAACP leaders criticize the process as racially biased amid local tensions.
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