Your Guide to Flying Flags in North Carolina

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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.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Gloria Steinem

Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on September 6, 2026, through sunset on September 10, 2026, in honor of American journalist and social movement activist Gloria Steinem.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Dolly Parton

From sunrise August 26 until sunset September 1, 2026
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