WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — American flags are lining neighborhoods and city streets ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
A symbol of independence that holds a lot of meaning to a Winston-Salem teenager who is using metal to create a patriotic work of art.
Demarcus Stinson, 18, hammered away at the finishing touches for his hand-crafted flag for Independence Day.
“It’s pretty cool. It’s pretty intricate and represents this country,” Stinson said.
Working with his hands and building something is the outlet Stinson needed.
“I’ve overcome depression. I’ve overcome anxiety a little bit. I’ve overcome a lot of challenges,” he said.
Stinson is learning craftsmanship through an internship at Mixxer Community Makerspace in Winston-Salem.
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