WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Pine Valley Library was hosting a pride story time event on Tuesday evening when a group of Proud Boys, far-right extremists, showed up outside of the event room.
Emily Jones was there with her 1-year-old daughter, and she says she attends the story time events often at the library.
That’s when I felt unsafe and that’s where I felt it was not held appropriately,” Jones said.
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office had deputies at the event to prevent the Proud Boys from entering the room.
Angie Kahney was in the hallway outside of the event room when the Proud Boys walking in and she says the group was loud and disruptive.
The sheriff’s office added because it’s a public place there was no need for the Proud Boys to be removed.
There was pre-planning that took place to help ensure the environment inside the event was positive and safe for all attendees.”. »