Beach town bans thong-style bathing suits
Kure Beach, N.C., has banned vacationers from wearing thong-style bathing suits. The decision came after the town realized that the existing ordinance banned “insufficient clothing” and nudity, with no specific prohibition on thongs. “We’re going to keep this as close to Mayberry with a beach as you can keep it,” said Mayor Dean Lambeth.
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