Your Guide to Flying Flags in North Carolina

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Lowering U.S. and N.C. Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Cherokee Detective Jeff Smith

Statement from Governor Stein

Lowering U.S. and N.C. Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Durham Firefighter Andrew Brokes

Sunrise to Sunset on Friday, October 9

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC First Lady Dottie Martin

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday, October 5, in honor of former NC First Lady Dottie Martin, who served from 1985 to 1993 alongside her husband, former Governor James G. Martin.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Military Veteran Sean Michael Lee

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 22, in honor of U.S. military veteran Sean Michael Lee, who died Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day, A National Day of Service and Remembrance

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S.

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