Updated Flag Alert: U.S. and NC Flags Lowered in Tribute to Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away at 88-years old. He served as head of the Roman Catholic Church since March 2013.

Lowering U.S. and N.C. Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Pope Francis passed away at 88-years old. He served as head of the Roman Catholic Church since March 2013.

Lower U.S. and N.C. Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Victims of Potomac Plane Crash

The plane was carrying 64 people, including four Charlotte-based flight crew members; three additional people were aboard the U.S. Army Blackhawk. The flight from Wichita was in the process of landing at the Ronald Reagan National Airport when it collided with the helicopter.

U.S. and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of NC Rep. Joe John

Representing Wake County's District 40, John served in the state legislature for nearly 10 years and prior to that spent 25 years as a state judge serving in various capacities.

Flying U.S. and N.C. Flags on Inauguration Day

Flags were previously ordered to fly at half-staff for a period of 30 days beginning December 30 in honor of the nation's 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, who passed away last month.