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Yonnie3

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Thu Aug 17, 2017, 05:40 PM Aug 2017

Charlottesville Mayor to Make Announcement Regarding Lee Statue

I don't have a clue as to what might be coming. There is an injunction preventing removal.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -

Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer is set to deliver, “a major announcement” involving the city’s statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Friday.

According to a press release sent out on Thursday, August 17, the mayor will speak about Emancipation Park's controversial statue, “the legacy of Heather Heyer, and the public safety of future public events”.


http://www.nbc29.com/story/36160780/charlottesville-mayor-to-make-announcement-regarding-lee-statue
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Charlottesville Mayor to Make Announcement Regarding Lee Statue (Original Post) Yonnie3 Aug 2017 OP
A statue of Heather Heyer would be most appropriate. n/t targetpractice Aug 2017 #1
Dare I hope the lawsuit keeping the statue there was dropped? n/t Yonnie3 Aug 2017 #2
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