During debate, language was added to the bill that would specifically allow the Confederate flag be flown, while also forbidding the Pride flag in front of or in government buildings. The bill ...

The Sons of the Confederate Veterans retreated from a court battle to fly its flags over Lexington, but the group will remain vigilant to potential assaults on its First Amendment rights.

Relyea’s hat and coat to disguise his identity. As the Planter pulled away from the dock, the South Carolina and Confederate flags were raised to further obscure the Black crew members’ motives.