Court Ruling Orders Confederate flag To Be Taken Down
Summary
A court in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, ordered the removal of a large Confederate flag because it violated local regulations. The flag, on a 120-foot pole, was put up without a needed permit. The group that owns the land has appealed the decision, but for now, the flag must stay down.Key Facts
- A court ordered the removal of a Confederate flag from a 120-foot pole in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp No. 68 put up the flag without a needed development permit.
- The county initially issued a violation notice in October 2022.
- The local zoning board first sided with the group, but a higher court overturned this decision in February 2024.
- A judge denied the group's motion to change the decision on January 29, 2026.
- The flag was taken down by a February 5, 2026, deadline.
- The group has appealed the circuit court's ruling, and the case is pending.
- This case may impact future decisions on large flag displays in the area.
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