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Police: Thief Cuts Hole In Stand, Steals Fireworks

UNION, S.C. -- A Union County fireworks stand owner said that someone cut a hole in the bottom of the business and stole items from the business.

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Crocker told Union Police that sometime after Feb. 1, someone entered the storage unit that houses Crocker's business and removed an undetermined amount of fireworks.

Stealing fireworks? This evil crime must not go unpunished! (link)

Firefighters plan fireworks show

The Lake Havasu Professional Firefighters Association is looking to take the display to the next level with the city’s first Lake Havasu Freedom Festival and Fireworks Show, but donations are going to be needed.

But I thought all firefighters knew that fireworks were evil! Good news for Lake Havasu, as long as they can get the money together. (link)

Proposed fireworks surcharge enflames wholesalers

HONOLULU (AP) — The state's wholesalers of legal fireworks are balking at a proposed 50 percent surcharge that is aimed at cutting sales and easing health and safety concerns on the Fourth of July and New Year's

Glad I don't live in Hawaii.... (link)