In 2000, South Carolina confronted national scrutiny while it flew the Confederate Battle Flag atop its Statehouse dome

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In 2000, South Carolina faced nationwide scrutiny while it flew the Confederate Battle Flag atop its Statehouse dome, prompting debates about state identity and racial justice.