Whereas, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous people, express gratitude for their contributions to our state and nation, and renew the State of North Carolina’s commitment to respect tribal sovereignty and self-determination; and
Whereas, National Business Women’s Week celebrates the accomplishments of women entrepreneurs across the country, recognizing women as key economic drivers of our nation’s economy; and
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.
Today, Governor Josh Stein declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to help draw attention to the millions of victims and survivors of domestic abuse each year.
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.
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S.