‘A New Day’: S.C. To Remove Confederate Flag From Capitol Grounds

‘A New Day’: S.C. To Remove Confederate Flag From Capitol Grounds

By Bill Chappell

Lawmakers in the state’s House of Representatives backed a bill early today that would put the flag in a relic room. The vote was 94-20. Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign the measure into law.

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