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About 70 people participated in the “Free America” demonstration in Downtown Statesville on Tuesday afternoon, joining in the nationwide protest against the policies and actions of the Trump administration. 

Spearheaded by Statesville Fordward Together, the demonstration was held on the Square from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants of different ages turned out with several walking away from work in the middle of the day.

Organizers said the event was held to spotlight growing concerns about authoritarianism, political corruption, and economic insecurity. Participants also collected canned food for Fifth Street Ministries.

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