Press Releases

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Francisco Paul Flattes

Cherokee Sheriff Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes was killed in the line of duty Monday. Officer Flattes was a four-year veteran of the Cherokee County Sheriff Department. 

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Anti-Lynching Awareness Month

This month recognizes the cruel acts of lynching throughout American history and memorializes the countless victims and families impacted across the state.

Governor Stein Declares June 14 as Flag Day

In commemoration of Old Glory, Governor Josh Stein declared June 14, 2025, as Flag Day. This national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. All North Carolinians are encouraged to display the U.S.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

In tribute to the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Josh Stein has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff from sunrise until 12 noon on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. 

NC College Students Begin 10-Week State Government Internship Program

Established in 1969 and coordinated by DOA's Council for Women and Youth Involvement, the State of North Carolina Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to connect lessons learned in the classroom to potential career choices throughout the state.

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Each year on May 15, this special day recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty.

Governor Stein Proclaims May 5 as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Governor Josh Stein has declared May 5 as a Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to show support and raise awareness on the disproportionate rate of American Indian and Alaska Native women who have disa

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Honoring the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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.