North Carolina exhibit: Confederate flag display at Great American State Fair ignites firestorm

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4. Private orgs

The primary private organizations and companies involved in the exhibit include:Lorie Khatod: A strategic consultant who volunteered to organize and coordinate the privately funded N.C. pavilion.
SPEVCO: A specialized manufacturing and custom-trailer company based in North Carolina that provided the custom exhibition trailer.
Richard Childress Racing (RCR): Provided an exhibit featuring the No. 3 NASCAR race car and racing simulators.
Operation Helo: A volunteer-driven disaster relief group from Cornelius, N.C., that provided display materials regarding their relief efforts.Note:
The Mt. Olive Pickle Company was initially a financial backer of the exhibit but officially severed all ties and withdrew its participation after an image of a Confederate flag appeared in a video inside the booth, which was subsequently condemned by state leaders.



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