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

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, and previously served as the 76th Governor of Georgia as well as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.