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Independence Day on the NC Coast

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A July Fourth fireworks display lights up the boardwalk at Carolina Beach, one of many North Carolina beach communities that celebrated the holiday with fireworks over the water. Photo: Kirk Ross

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About Kirk Ross

Kirk Ross is a longtime North Carolina journalist based in the Triangle, covering the state government, public policy and climate change. He can be reached at kirkrossreport@gmail.com

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