Frying Pan Tower flag auctioned off for nearly $11K to benefit Hurricane Florence victims

Monday, October 1, 2018

The American flag that once sat on top of the Frying Pan Tower has been auctioned off to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- The American flag that once sat on top of the Frying Pan Tower has been auctioned off to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.

During a live stream, the flag -- deemed Kevin -- captured the hearts and minds of thousands as Florence lashed the North Carolina coast.

Viewers watched as the storm grew closer to shore, battering Old Glory and ultimately, ripping it.

The tattered flag was auctioned off $10,900 Sunday night.

In total, there were 96 bids for "Kevin."

The owner of the tower said 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Hurricane Florence relief assistance through the Red Cross.

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