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. Mrs. Martin passed on September 28 at age 89.
Statement from Governor Stein
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. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Gone but never forgotten, this year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring the victims of the terrorist attack, their families, and the heroic sacrifices of first responders.
Statement from Governor Stein
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. Steinem died Wednesday at her home in New York City; she was 92.
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 noon on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15 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.
Statement from Governor Stein