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Virginia Appellate Court rules High Bridge Memorial Battle Flag pole WILL NOT BE REMOVED – DENIES the appeal of Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors! Thanks be to God!
Virginia Appellate Court rules High Bridge Memorial Battle Flag pole WILL NOT BE REMOVED – DENIES the appeal of Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors! Thanks be to God!
From the Virginia Flaggers:
We are thrilled to have just received news that Prince Edward County’s appeal of the Circuit Court’s Decision in our favor to Virginia’s Court of Appeals has been DENIED. We are waiting for details, but wanted to share this GOOD NEWS as soon as received. This is a HUGE victory for supporters of Confederate heritage, and ALL who respect property owners’ rights.
Just days after its dedication in April of 2022, the Prince Edward County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors began their campaign of harassment and massive spending in an attempt to appease a handful of complainers, and force the removal of the memorial. Although Virginia law protects citizens from this type of action 60 days after a building permit is issued, the landowner was threatened with imprisonment and fines if the flag was not removed, a full 4 months after the permit was issued. The Prince Edward County Board of Zoning appeals sided with us, citing the above-mentioned law and ruled against the county. The Board of Supervisors then voted to APPEAL the decision of their own Board of Zoning Appeals and the case was heard in Circuit Court. Once again, the Circuit Court ruled that the memorial was protected by law and denied the County’s appeal.
Despite public sentiment and Virginia State Law being squarely on the side of the landowner, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors voted to instruct their attorneys to…
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