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**Title**: Fourth of July Flag Theft at Tweetsie Railroad

**Sapo**: A large American flag displayed at a Wild West themed amusement park in North Carolina has been stolen ahead of Fourth of July celebrations.

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The Tweetsie Railroad theme park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is preparing for its annual Fourth of July celebrations, but a large American flag that has been traditionally displayed at the park has been stolen, prompting an investigation by the Watauga County Sheriff's Office.

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According to the sheriff's office, the 30 by 50-foot flag that draped from an elevated railroad track was either ripped or cut and stolen sometime between 10:00 p.m. Friday and 1:00 a.m. Saturday.

The theft of the flag has cast a shadow over the park's upcoming Fourth of July festivities, which typically include a fireworks show. However, despite the incident, Tweetsie Railroad has confirmed that the fireworks show will still take place as planned.

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Tweetsie Railroad is a Wild West-themed family amusement park that features a traditional steam locomotive, over a dozen rides, and Wild West-themed shows. Guests can also enjoy activities like panning for gold.

The park's Fourth of July celebrations are a popular event in the Blowing Rock area, and the theft of the flag has been met with disappointment and anger from the community.

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The Watauga County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the theft and is asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959.

Tweetsie Railroad and the Watauga County Sheriff's Office have not yet publicly commented on the incident.

The theft of the flag has also sparked a discussion about the importance of American flags and the symbolism they represent. For many people, the American flag is a symbol of patriotism, freedom, and the sacrifices that have been made by those who have served in the military.

The theft of the flag has also raised concerns about the potential for further incidents of vandalism or theft in the area.

The community of Blowing Rock is hoping that the stolen flag will be recovered and that the person or persons responsible for the theft will be brought to justice.