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As Independence Day approaches, residents across North Carolina are revisiting the do’s and don’ts of fireworks, a staple of the holiday’s celebrations. While spectacular shows light up the skies at public events, private use of pyrotechnics is wrapped in legal stipulations that might dampen the festive spirit for some. In North Carolina, the law distinctly prohibits the use of any fireworks that propel into the air, such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. Nonetheless, there are several novelty items that are permissible under state laws. Among the legal varieties are wire sparklers, smoke devices, and … Read more