• Article Photo. Workers recently installed the new pole, which should withstand 200 mph winds.
    Workers recently installed the new pole, which should withstand 200 mph winds.
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  • Article Photo. The moon fades behind the flag mounted on the new pole at the Vinton Airport.
    The moon fades behind the flag mounted on the new pole at the Vinton Airport.

The new flagpole at the Vinton airport is rated to withstand 200 mph winds; the pole damaged during the July 11 storm was recently replaced with funds from the city's insurance policy.