North Carolina Camping World Continues to Fly American Flag Despite Fines, Lawsuit

A city in North Carolina is trying to force a Camping World location to remove its giant American flag. The crackdown has prompted a response from Republicans in the state legislature who are now working to prevent local governments from prohibiting the display of Old Glory on private property.

The local government of Greenville is fining the outdoor equipment store because its 3,200-square-foot American flag on a 130-foot pole exceeds local zoning limits. Since October 2024, Greenville has imposed daily fines, which have racked up to more than $20,000. The company continues to be liable for $250 every weekday that the flag is flown.

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Benjamin Rothove

Benjamin Rothove is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and editor-in-chief of the Madison Federalist. He is a Campus Transparency Fellow at The Fund for American Studies and a Young Voices contributor. He was a 2025 National Review summer intern.

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A city in North Carolina is trying to force a Camping World location to remove its giant American flag. The crackdown has prompted a response from Republicans in the state legislature who are now working to prevent local governments from prohibiting the display of Old Glory on private property.

The local government of Greenville is fining the outdoor equipment store because its 3,200-square-foot American flag on a 130-foot pole exceeds local zoning limits. Since October 2024, Greenville has imposed daily fines, which have racked up to more than $20,000. The company continues to be liable for $250 every weekday that the flag is flown.

About the Author

Benjamin Rothove

Benjamin Rothove is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and editor-in-chief of the Madison Federalist. He is a Campus Transparency Fellow at The Fund for American Studies and a Young Voices contributor. He was a 2025 National Review summer intern.